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Fanconi syndrome x ray
Introduction
Overview
Overview
X-ray findings could be suggestive for Fanconi syndrome as an important aspect of disease clinical presentation, involves the musculoskeletal system.
X-Ray
X-Ray
An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of Fanconi syndrome. X-ray findings could be suggestive for Fanconi syndrome as an important aspect of disease clinical presentation, involves the musculoskeletal system. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of Fanconi syndrome include:[1][2]
- Multiple pseudofractures
- Low bone density suggestive of Osteoporosis/Osteomalacia/Rickets
- Bone deformities and old fractures with no callus formation
References
References
- ↑ ENGLE RL, WALLIS LA (1957). “The adult Fanconi syndrome. II. Review of eighteen cases”. Am J Med. 22 (1): 13–23. PMID 13381735.
- ↑ Hunt DD, Stearns G, McKinley JB, Froning E, Hicks P, Bonfiglio M. Long-term study of family with Fanconi syndrome without cystinosis (DeToni-Debré-Fanconi syndrome). The American Journal of Medicine. 1966 Apr 1;40(4):492-510.
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