Melorheostosis causing lumbar radiculopathy: a case report and a review of the literature

A rare case of melorheostosis with intra-articular extension causing medial patellar impingement

“…There are various known associations of the disease i.e., neurofibromatosis, tuberous sclerosis, scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis and hypophosphatemicrickets. [ 6 7 8 9 ]…”

Arthroscopic Findings in Melorheostosis

“…5 Associations to neurofibromatosis, scleroderma, hemangioma, and other lesions have been described. 12 Few cases in the skull or facial bones have been reported. Radiological findings first described as "melting wax flowing down the side of a candle" 9 are characteristic of melorheostosis, but also sclerotic changes confined to a limb may be suggestive of this disease.…”

Melorheostosis: Two atypical cases

“…Review of literature reveals symptomatic cases may present with scoliosis, stiffness, back pain, progressive myelopathy, radiculopathy, giddiness, and symptoms of vertebrobasilar insufficiency. [5678910] Soft tissue abnormalities consisting of osseous, chondroid, vascular, and fibrocartilaginous tissue have been reported in 76% of cases of melorheostosis. Vascular and lymphatic malformations associated with melorheostosis have been enlisted in Table 1.…”

“…Literature shows very few cases being managed surgically. According to Saxena et al .,[10] no surgical treatment is required in osteopoikilosis. Management is considered only when there are complications like fracture.…”