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Melorheostosis: The Incidental Finding of a Rare Bone Dysplasia in the Mandible on Panoramic and CBCT Images - A Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Melorheostosis or osteosclerotic bone dysplasia is a rare bone dysplasia that manifests as hyperostosis of bone and usually affects appendicular skeleton, and craniofacial involvement is rare. The diagnosis is based on clinical and the radiographic features. The typical radiographic feature that has been reported is the “dripping candle wax or flowing candle wax” pattern as seen in our case. We present a case of craniofacial melorheostosis, diagnosed incidentally when the patient was referred for dental implant assessment to the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.

Source: Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology

DOI: 10.4103/jiaomr.jiaomr_238_24

Authors: Prasanthi Sitaraman, Ravleen Nagi, Arvind Muthukrishnan

Institutions: Saveetha University, University of Rochester Medicine, University of Rochester

Language: English

Topic: Dermatological and Skeletal Disorders

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4406247352

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