bone sclerosis


eb·ur·na·tion

(ē'bŭr-nā'shŭn), A change in exposed subchondral bone in degenerative joint disease in which it is converted into a dense substance with a smooth surface like ivory. Synonym(s): bone sclerosis [L. eburneus, of ivory]

bone sclerosis

An increase in bone density, such that the bone is more radiopaque than normal on a plain film.
VINDICATE mnemonic for differential diagnosis of bone sclerosis
Vascular
• Haemangiomas;
• Infarct.
Infection
• Chronic osteomyelitis.
Neoplasm
• Primary
— Osteoma;
— Osteosarcoma;
• Metastatic
— Prostate;
— Breast;
— Other.
Drugs
— Vitamin D;
— Fluoride.
Inflammatory/Idiopathic.
Congenital
— Bone islands;
— Osteopoikilosis;
— Osteopetrosis;
— Pyknodysostosis.
Autoimmune.
Trauma
— Fracture (stress).
Endocrine/Metabolic
— Hyperparathyroidism;
— Paget's disease.

bone sclerosis

Eburnation Imaging An ↑ bone density, such that the bone is 'whiter' than normal