Osteopoikilosis: spotted bones

Authors

  • Süleyman Yalçın Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Health Sciences Kayseri City Training and Research Hospital, Kayseri, Turkey. Author https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9210-343X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64575/n390ny05

Keywords:

Osteopoikilosis, spotted bones, melorheostosis, Leri's disease, Buschke-Ollendorff syndrome

Abstract

Osteopoikilosis is a rare, benign sclerosing bone dysplasia characterized by multiple, symmetric, well-defined sclerotic lesions primarily located in the epiphyseal and metaphyseal regions of long bones, pelvis, and hands. Although usually asymptomatic and incidentally discovered, its radiographic appearance may mimic osteoblastic metastases, leading to diagnostic confusion. Accurate recognition of imaging features is essential to avoid unnecessary invasive procedures and to provide appropriate patient reassurance.

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Published

2025-11-30

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025)

Section

Clinical Image

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How to Cite

Yalçın, S. (2025). Osteopoikilosis: spotted bones. Journal of Multidisciplinary Orthopaedic Surgery, 1(3), 73-75. https://doi.org/10.64575/n390ny05