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Skin and bones: dermatologic conditions with skeletal abnormalities
C L Harlow1, R F Kilcoyne, J Aeling
1Department of Radiology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver 80262, USA.
Objective:
Radiologists should be aware of the fact that many dermatologic conditions have associated skeletal abnormalities. This pictorial essay seeks to acquaint radiologists with these associations.
Design:
Twenty-four skin and bone conditions are portrayed and discussed under the headings of: disorders of the epidermis, disorders of the dermis, disorders of the sebaceous glands, disorders of pigmentation, disorders of the nails, tumors, the phakomatoses, immunologic-allergic disorders, and infections. In addition, a table is provided as an expanded listing of conditions with such associations.
Conclusion:
This pictorial essay will help radiologists and other practitioners become familiar with dermatologic conditions that have associated skeletal abnormalities.
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