Pseudomass of the sternal manubrium in osteogenesis imperfecta.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Skeletal abnormalities such as hypertrophic callus formation and "popcorn" calcifications are rare radiological findings of osteogenesis imperfecta, causing tumor-like appearances on imaging. We report on a 7-year-old girl with osteogenesis imperfecta presenting with hepatomegaly and palpable lymphadenopathy in the left inguinal region on physical examination. Computed tomography examination revealed a high-density mass-like lesion of the manubrium sterni. Ultrasonography and a lateral roentgenogram of the chest verified that this was a pseudomass caused by a bowed sternal manubrium.
Medical subject headings
- Bone Diseases
- Bony Callus
- Calcinosis
- Hyperostosis
- Manubrium
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta