BONE ISLANDS

Question 1

Give three examples of conditions that cause bone islands ?

Answer 1

OSTEOPOIKILOSIS
ENOSTOSIS
OSTEOPATHIA STRIATA

Question 2

what is Osteopoikilosis also known as ?

Answer 2

OSTEOPATHIA CONDENSANS DESSEMINATA.

Question 3

In Osteopoikilosis where are the bone islands usually found ?

Answer 3

They are usually found around the joints. Juxta
articular location.

Question 4

What is a Enostsosis ?

Answer 4

A common benign bone island.

Question 5

When should we be concerned about an Enostosis on a radiograph ?

Answer 5

If you have a patient with a primary lesion that you know may develop into osteoblastic mets.

Question 6

What is Osteopathic Striata ?

Answer 6

Rare benign sclerosing bone dysplasia (abnormal cells).

Question 7

What is the radiographic appearance of Osteopathic Striata ?

Answer 7

Vertical striations./ linear streaking within the bones along parallel to the long axis of bone.
“corderoy appearance”