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Melorheostosis

Known as: Melorheostosis of Leri, PERIOSTITIS, MONOMELIC, Melorheostosis [Disease/Finding] 
A very rare bone disorder characterized by thickening of the cortex in a linear pattern. Signs and symptoms include joint pain, joint swelling, limb… 
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Review
2017
Review
2017
Purpose of Review Melorheostosis is a rare sclerosing bone dysplasia that affects both cortical bone and adjacent soft tissue… 
2001
2001
Melorheostotic bone was examined histopathologically. In the severely affected areas, an abundance of osteoid and increased… 
1994
1994
Melorheostosis is a benign, rare, congenital disorder of hyperostosis of one or more bones. Associated soft tissue abnormalities… 
1982
1982
Two patients with melorheostotic-like lesions of the axial skeleton are described. In each case adjacent soft tissue masses… 
1980
1980
Case report. Spiral membrane cylinders in the skeletal muscle of a patient with melorheostosis 
1975
1975
A case of melorheostosis with overlying linear skin changes is reported. The radiographic appearance is that of a linear… 
Review
1963
Review
1963
The seventh case of linear scleroderma associated with melorheostosis is presented and the literature reviewed. Melorheostosis is…