De Quervain's syndrome associated with osteopoikilosis: a case report and review of the literature

Osteopoikilosis is a rare, usually asymptomatic, autosomal-dominant bone disorder, which is generally diagnosed incidentally on X-ray. De Quervain's syndrome is a disorder characterized by pain on the radial (thumb) side of the wrist, impairment of thumb function and thickening of the ligamentous structure covering the tendons in the first dorsal compartment of the wrist. In this case report, we present a young woman with De Quervain's syndrome associated with osteopoikilosis

Osteopoikilosis: A Cause of Elevated Bone Mineral Density on Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry Measurement in a Young Woman: Case Report

Osteopoikilosis (OPK) is an asymptomatic, rare bone dysplasia. It causes an increase in bone density. The etiology and pathogenesis is unknown. OPK is generally diagnosed incidentally on plain radiographies which were performed for other locomotor system symptoms. Diagnostic lesions of OPK are typically diffuse, round, symmetrically shaped sclerotic bone areas. Laboratory findings and bone scintigraphy are usually normal. OPK should be considered in the differential diagnosis of osteoblastic bone disorders. OPK is a benign disease and invasive diagnostic procedures as well as aggressive treatment modalities should be avoided. In young individuals who have elevated scores on dual-energy X-Ray absoptiometry measurement, OPK as well as other sclerosing bone disorders would be considered. (From the World of Osteoporosis 2010;16:25-8

Early Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis Due to Spondyloepiphysial Dysplasia: A Case Report - Case Report

Spondyloepiphysial dysplasia (SED) is a rare diseases which causes delayed growth, short statue and involves the centre of the vertebral epiphysis. SED congenita and SED tarda are two different clinical forms of this disease. SED tarda with progressive arthropathy is another rare clinical appearance. SED is more frequently seen in male patients due to a genetic recessive transmission by chromosome X. The disease is characterized by a delay in the formation of epipysis, shortness of spine and extremities, kyphoscoliosis, coxa vara and platyspondily. In this case report we aimed to discuss an adolescent male SED tarda patient with early onset of osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, who was diagnosed as Scheuerman disease in the orthopedics clinic and treated with growth hormone for growth retardation in the pediatric endocrinology clinic. Important findings and labotatory investigation methods for diagnosis and treatment of this diasese will be outlined. (From the World of Osteoporosis 2009;15:79-82

Cauda Equina Syndrome Caused by Lumbar Vertebral Fracture in an Elderly Patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis

Background: Cauda equina syndrome [CES] in patients with ankylosing spondylitis [AS] is an important neurological complication characterized by low back and leg pain, impotence, urinary incontinence, sensory deficits, and motor dysfunction. Vertebral fractures in the course of AS have been found most often in the cervical region, followed in prevalence by the thoracic region but only rarely in the lumbosacral region

Osteopoikilosis associated with fibromyalgia and active myofascial trigger point in upper trapezius muscles

Osteopoikilosis is a sclerosing bone dysplasia, characterized by multiple oval spots of radiodensities within the trabecular bone. It occurs equally common among men and women. Prevalence is estimated to be as high as 1:50,000. Most reported cases have been found incidentally on roentgenograms taken for other purposes. We present a 58-year-old woman with OPK associated with fibromyalgia and active myofascial trigger point in upper trapezius muscles