VANISHING BONE DISEASE OF SHOULDER JOINT - A RARE CASE REPORT.
Abstract
42 years old male, presented with complaints of
pain, swelling and deformity of left shoulder joint. Examination
revealed abnormal shoulder mobility.X ray of the shoulder
joint revealed loss of part of scapula and proxima l third of
humerus. Trucut biopsy was done. Histopathology confirmed
vanishing bone disease. This case is being presented for its
rarity.
pain, swelling and deformity of left shoulder joint. Examination
revealed abnormal shoulder mobility.X ray of the shoulder
joint revealed loss of part of scapula and proxima l third of
humerus. Trucut biopsy was done. Histopathology confirmed
vanishing bone disease. This case is being presented for its
rarity.
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