Melorheostosis with Extraosseous Extension Mimicking a Cartilaginous Tumor: A Case Report

Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology · Published 2025-01-01 · DOI 10.5334/jbsr.4139

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Abstract

Teaching point: Melorheostosis may exceptionally present with extraosseous extension mimicking a cartilaginous tumor, emphasizing the crucial role of anatomo‑radiological correlation when histology is confusing.

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2025

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