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What Does Sclerosis In The Right Acetabulum Indicate?
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Sat, 26 Jul 2014
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Sat, 26 Jul 2014
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Question : I just received CT results with noted 4 mm sclerosis in the right acetabulum, is this something I should have investigated further?
Brief Answer:
Bone island
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Thanks for the CT report which certainly clarifies the situation as the radiologist reports the area of sclerosis as being consistent with a bone island.
A bone island, also known as an enostosis, is a focus of compact bone located in cancellous bone. This is a benign entity that is usually found incidentally on imaging studies and is nothing at all to worry about. You can think of it like a birth mark or benign mole on the skin.
I hope this answers your question.
Best wishes
Bone island
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Thanks for the CT report which certainly clarifies the situation as the radiologist reports the area of sclerosis as being consistent with a bone island.
A bone island, also known as an enostosis, is a focus of compact bone located in cancellous bone. This is a benign entity that is usually found incidentally on imaging studies and is nothing at all to worry about. You can think of it like a birth mark or benign mole on the skin.
I hope this answers your question.
Best wishes
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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