Melorheostosis

Overview

Melorheostosis: A rare bone condition that usually begins in childhood characterized by thickening of the bones (sclerosis) of a limb. Pain is frequent in the involved limb. The affected bone can have the appearance of "dripping candle wax" when visualized with X-ray imaging.

Symptoms

* Thickening of outer layer of bone * Skin changes over affected bones * Joint pain * Intermittent joint swelling * Limb deformity * Nerve entrapment * Pain * Paresthesia * Reduced range of motion in affected limbs

Causes

* Joint pain * Pain * Paresthesia