Diagnostic Radiology/Musculoskeletal Imaging/Metabolic Basic/Subperiosteal resorption
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[edit] Definition
Subperiosteal resorption is virtually pathognomonic for hyperparathyroidism and is typically seen at the radial aspect of the middle phalanx of the index and middle fingers.
Fig. 1 Subperiosteal resorption as well as acroosteolysis, the next sign of hyperparathyroidism.
Fig. 2 Subperiosteal resorption in a child
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Fig. 3 Compare the finger on a patient with hyperparathyroidism, to his normal appearing finger after treatment
[edit] References
- Hyperparathyroidism by Adam Myhre, M.D., University of Washington Department of Radiology
- Cooper KL. Radiology of metabolic bone disease. Endocrinology Metabolism Clinics of North America. 1989; 18(4): 955-76.
- Manaster BJ, et al. Musculoskeletal Imaging: the Requisites. Second Edition. Mosby, 2002.
- Weissleder R, et al. Primer of Diagnostic Imaging. Second Edition. Mosby, 1997.
