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Gorham-Stout disease presenting with dyspnea and bone pain in a 9-year-old girl

Eric A Davalos1, Nishant M Gandhi1, David Barank2

  • 1second- and third-year Diagnostic Radiology Residents, Department of Radiology at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance CA.

Radiology Case Reports
|July 12, 2016
PubMed

Insights

Gorham-Stout disease is a rare bone disorder causing bone loss. This case highlights radiologic findings in a child diagnosed with this condition.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Radiology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Gorham-Stout disease is a rare, idiopathic bone disorder characterized by vascular proliferation and osteolysis.
  • Diagnosis relies on exclusion, with imaging and histopathology being crucial.

Observation:

  • A 9-year-old girl presented with dyspnea and bone pain.
  • Imaging revealed a cystic upper extremity mass, multiple bone lesions, fractures, and pleural effusions.

Findings:

  • Radiographic review was essential in diagnosing Gorham-Stout disease in this pediatric patient.
  • The case illustrates the characteristic imaging features of this rare condition.

Implications:

  • Early recognition of radiologic signs is vital for timely Gorham-Stout disease diagnosis.
  • Understanding these imaging patterns aids in managing patients with this progressive bone disorder.

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