1) Skeletal disorder
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A pseudofracture is a diagnostic form of osteomalacia. == Structure == A band of bone material of decreased density may form alongside the surface of the bone. Thickening of the periosteum occurs. The formation of callouses in the affected area is also common. This gives the appearance of a false fracture. Typical sites of involvement are the axil...
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<radiology> A condition in which a radiograph shows formation of new bone with thickening of periosteum at site of an injury to bone. ... There is often a lucent band of decreased cortical density, perpendicular to bone surface, often multiple, with or without callus formation. It is said to be pathognomonic of osteomalacia and seen on compre...
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(soo″do-frak´chәr) radiographic appearance of a thickened periosteum and new bone formation over what looks like an incomplete fracture.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: sū′dō-frak′chūr Definitions: 1. A condition in which a radiograph shows formation of new bone with thickening of periosteum at site of an injury to bone.
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