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Melorheostosis Causing Compression of Common Peroneal Nerve at Fibular Tunnel
Ross C Puffer1, Orlando D Sabbag2, Anthony L Logli2
1Department of Neurosurgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
Background:
Melorheostosis is a bone hyperostosis disorder characterized by flowing bone thought to occur in a sclerodermal distribution. These bony lesions often arise in soft tissues adjacent to joints. Pain arises from joint limitations and impingements, but diffuse pain can also occur.
Case Description:
We present a case of a patient with symptomatic compression of the common peroneal nerve by an extraosseous hyperostotic tissue island in a patient with melorheostosis.
Conclusions:
Melorheostosis is a rare bone overgrowth syndrome that can lead to joint mobility limitations and pain. In specific locations, it can also lead to tethering and symptomatic compression of the peripheral nerves.
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