Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences on calcified tissues

ba0006p064 | (1) | ICCBH2017

Extensive periosteal new bone formation secondary to copper deficiency in a 2 year-old boy with arterial tortuosity syndrome

Bowden Sasigarn , Adler Brent , Shaikhkhalil Ala , Hor Kan , McBride Kim , Steingass Katherine

Background: Periosteal reaction can be a manifestation of various underlying medical conditions, including tumor, infection, trauma, metabolic or genetic diseases.Presenting problem: A 2 year-old male presented for evaluation of periosteal bone formation in symmetrical distribution of proximal humerus, radius, ulnar, femur, and clavicles, noted after having persistent fussiness, irritability and inability to bear weight and use arms for 3 weeks. He had a...