An Unexpected Location of Enostosis, a Pediatric "Never Mind" Bone Lesion

Enostoses, also known as bone islands, are common benign sclerotic bone lesion that usually represent incidental findings. They constitute a small focus of compact bone within cancellous bone. Enostoses can be seen on radiographs, CT, and MRI, and are considered one of the skeletal do not touch lesi...

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Published in:Mædica 2021-06, Vol.16 (2), p.318-319
Main Authors: Nistikoulis, Georgios, Christodoulou, Evangelia, Kambouri, Katerina, Deftereos, Savas P
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Enostoses, also known as bone islands, are common benign sclerotic bone lesion that usually represent incidental findings. They constitute a small focus of compact bone within cancellous bone. Enostoses can be seen on radiographs, CT, and MRI, and are considered one of the skeletal do not touch lesions.
ISSN:1841-9038
2069-6116
DOI:10.26574/maedica.2020.16.2.318