Open AccessMelorheostosis in the pediatric hand
Author(s) -
Farr Sebastian
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.2160
Subject(s) - medicine , muscle contracture , carpal tunnel syndrome , soft tissue , radiography , surgery , radiology
Key Clinical Message It is important to consider the rare case of a melorheostosis in patients presenting with soft tissue swelling, joint contractures, and “dripping candle wax”‐like hyperostoses visible on hand radiographs. Clinical sequelae such as carpal tunnel syndrome or trigger finger have to be ruled out. Symptomatic therapy is usually sufficient.