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[Morphology of Paget's osteodystrophia deformans in the computed tomogram]
F U Oesterreich1, M Heller, H J Triebel
1Radiologische Klinik, Universitätskrankenhaus Eppendorf, Hamburg.
Rofo : Fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiete Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Nuklearmedizin
|December 1, 1988
Summary
Computed tomography (CT) effectively characterizes bone abnormalities in Paget
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Orthopedic Imaging
- Medical Diagnostics
Background:
- Paget's disease of bone is a chronic condition.
- Radiographic assessment is standard for Paget's disease.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize bone appearances in Paget's disease using computed tomography (CT).
- To evaluate the diagnostic utility of CT for Paget's disease.
Main Methods:
- CT examination of 34 patients with known Paget's disease.
- Analysis of bone appearances on transverse sections.
- Correlation of findings with anatomical location and frequency.
Main Results:
- CT reveals typical bone appearances in Paget's disease.
- Findings are consistent across different anatomical locations.
- CT aids in differentiating Paget's disease from other bone conditions.
Conclusions:
- CT provides characteristic imaging findings for Paget's disease.
- CT is a valuable tool for diagnosing and characterizing Paget's disease.
- CT appearances are as typical as conventional radiographs for Paget's disease.