Gorham's disease of the radius: radiographic, scintigraphic, and MRI findings with pathologic correlation. A case report and review of the literature.

Spieth, M E; Greenspan, A; Forrester, D M; Ansari, A N; Kimura, R L; Gleason-Jordan, I · Skeletal Radiol · 1997

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A rare case of Gorham's disease affecting the radius in a 46-year-old woman is presented. It was studied by plain radiography, MRI, and scintigraphy, including three-phase radionuclide bone scan and thallium scan. Three-phase bone scan demonstrated slightly decreased activity in the affected portion of the forearm in the early phase, but showed increased activity on the blood pool and delayed imaging. A thallium scan revealed no abnormalities. Histopathologic examination revealed osteoclastic activity and scar tissue with minimal remaining vasculature.

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Anatomy