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melorheostosis
rare condition of cortical thickening of unknown etiology most commonly seen in the long bones
- 3-59 years
- sx: usu. pain of varying severity, occ. limited ROM, contracture
- insidious onset and chronic course
- cortical sclerosis and thickening that may encroach on the medullary canal -- looks like wax flowing down a candle
Brian Funaki, MD - 6 February 1995
Last updated: 1 September 2006
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Medical College of Wisconsin