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Osteopoikilosis is characterized by multiple small round bone islands forming throughout the skeleton.
Osteopoikilosis is characterized by multiple small round bone islands forming throughout the skeleton.
False
Once the epiphyses have fused in osteopoikilosis, the number of bone islands decreases over time.
Once the epiphyses have fused in osteopoikilosis, the number of bone islands decreases over time.
False
In osteopoikilosis, nuclear medicine bone scans can show significantly increased uptake in most cases.
In osteopoikilosis, nuclear medicine bone scans can show significantly increased uptake in most cases.
False
The presence of multiple bone islands is an indicator of osteopoikilosis.
The presence of multiple bone islands is an indicator of osteopoikilosis.
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Osteopoikilosis is a malignant condition that poses serious health risks.
Osteopoikilosis is a malignant condition that poses serious health risks.
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Study Notes
Osteopoikilosis Overview
- Benign condition causing multiple small, oval bone islands throughout the skeleton.
- Appearance is typically characteristic, allowing for diagnosis by reviewing older medical images.
- The number of bone islands remains constant after epiphyseal fusion.
- Rarely, bone islands may show slightly increased uptake on a nuclear medicine bone scan.
- Multiple bone islands are a strong indicator for osteopoikilosis, even if isolated or nearly isolated.
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Description
This quiz provides key insights into osteopoikilosis, a benign condition characterized by multiple small bone islands in the skeleton. Learn about its diagnosis, permanence post-epiphyseal fusion, and implications observed in medical imaging. Perfect for those interested in skeletal conditions and their imaging characteristics.
