GAUCHERS DISEASE Flashcards
1
Q
What is Gaucher’s disease?
A
Rare inherited disease which results in the build up of lipids.
2
Q
What are the imaging appearance of Gaucher’s disease ?
A
1) Osteopenia
2) Osteonecrosis
3) Endosteal scalloping
4) Flask deformities of limbs
5) H shaped vertebrae.
3
Q
What are patients with Gaucher’s disease at risk of ?
A
Pathological or crush fractures due to weakness of the bone.
4
Q
Where can Gaucher’s disease present in the bone ?
A
Long bones
Vertebrae
Ribs
Hands
Wrist
