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Skeletal Radiology
Published in: Skeletal Radiology 3/2020

01-03-2020 | Review Article

Skeletal fluorosis: don’t miss the diagnosis!

Authors: Meriem Sellami, Hend Riahi, Kaouther Maatallah, Hanen Ferjani, Mouna Chelli Bouaziz, Mohamed Fethi Ladeb

Published in: Skeletal Radiology | Issue 3/2020

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Abstract

Skeletal fluorosis is a rare toxic osteopathy characterized by massive bone fixation of fluoride. The disease occurs as an endemic problem in some parts of the world and is the result of prolonged ingestion or rarely by inhalation of high amounts of fluoride. Radiographic presentation is mainly characterized by bone changes with osteocondensation and later ossification of many ligaments and interosseous membranes. Skeletal fluorosis is not clinically obvious and can be confused with other rheumatologic disorders. Its severity lies in the development of skeletal deformities and neurological complications. Management of fluorosis generally focuses on symptom treatment.
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Metadata
Title
Skeletal fluorosis: don’t miss the diagnosis!
Authors
Meriem Sellami
Hend Riahi
Kaouther Maatallah
Hanen Ferjani
Mouna Chelli Bouaziz
Mohamed Fethi Ladeb
Publication date
01-03-2020
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Skeletal Radiology / Issue 3/2020
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-019-03302-0

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