Melorheostosis: Two Case Reports and Review of Current Literature

Introduction: Melorheostosis was first described in 1922 with a pattern of linear hyperostosis described as a “dripping candle-wax” appearance. It is a rare benign disease with an estimated incidence of 1: 1,000,000. The classic appearance exists only in less than half of the patients, making the at...

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Main Authors: Lou Mervyn Tec, Keiichi Muramatsu, Yasuhiro Tani, Masato Kobayashi, Hideaki Sugimoto, Ian Jason Magtoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indian Orthopaedic Research Group 2025-03-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports
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Online Access:https://jocr.co.in/wp/2025/03/01/melorheostosis-two-case-reports-and-review-of-current-literature/
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