Carpal-tarsal osteolysis with elbow involvement

McDonald, Kirsteen, Toms, Andoni P, Armon, Kate, Johnson, Karl and Marshall, Thomas J (2007) Carpal-tarsal osteolysis with elbow involvement. Skeletal Radiology, 36 (11). pp. 1097-1101. ISSN 0364-2348

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Abstract

Carpal-tarsal osteolysis is a rare condition that manifests as the progressive resorption of carpal and tarsal bones in young children. The diagnosis of this condition is often difficult and delayed as the initial clinical presentation is non-specific. Radiographic changes occur gradually, are often not seen at presentation and depend on recognising loss of bone in the ossification centres of the carpus and tarsus. MRI demonstrates morphological abnormalities in the cartilaginous, as well as the osseous components, of the developing carpal and tarsal bones and therefore may be helpful in predating the radiographic changes. Ultrasound appears to contribute little to the diagnosis and may be misleading. Exclusion of other conditions, particularly juvenile idiopathic arthritis, is important in making the diagnosis. MRI can be useful in excluding an inflammatory arthropathy, and suggesting the diagnosis of carpal-tarsal osteolysis.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	arthritis, juvenile,carpal bones,diagnosis, differential,elbow joint,follow-up studies,growth plate,humans,infant,joint diseases,magnetic resonance imaging,male,osteolysis, essential,osteoporosis,tarsal bones
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School
Depositing User:	Pure Connector
Date Deposited:	15 Sep 2014 13:30
Last Modified:	21 Oct 2022 00:08
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/50127
DOI:	10.1007/s00256-007-0346-y

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