Hyperostosis

Hyperostosis
A human skull showing hyperostosis
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Hyperostosis is an excessive growth of bone. It may lead to exostosis. It occurs in many musculoskeletal disorders and from use of drugs like Isotretinoin.[1]

Disorders featuring hyperostosis include:[2]

Meningioma of the middle third of the sagittal sinus with large hyperostosis

See also

References

  1. Ellis, Charles N.; Pennes, David R.; Hermann, Richard C.; Blauvelt, Andrew; Martel, William; Voorhees, John J. (June 1988). "Long-term radiographic follow-up after isotretinoin therapy". Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 18 (6): 1252–1261. doi:10.1016/S0190-9622(88)70131-0.
  2. "Hyperostosis (Concept Id: C0020492)". www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved 2023-11-30.


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