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Extensive melorheostosis of the ribs demonstrated on F-Fluoride PET/CT.

Authors :
Agrawal, Archi
Agrawal, Ramesh
Purandare, Nilendu
Shah, Sneha
Rangarajan, Venkatesh
Source :
European Journal of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging; Mar2015, Vol. 42 Issue 3, p533-534, 2p, 1 Color Photograph
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article presents a case study of a 50-year-old man diagnosed with extensive melorheostosis of his ribs. It notes that the patient underwent F-Fluoride positron emission tomography/computed tomography to examine his ribs. It also discusses melorheostosis, its causes, symptoms and treatment as it applies to the patient.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16197070
Volume :
42
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
European Journal of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
100928554
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00259-014-2947-8