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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2] Carlos A Lopez, M.D. [3]
Overview
Bone X-ray in acute lymphoblastic leukemia is characterized by periosteal reaction.
X-ray
- An X-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia
- Findings on an x-ray suggestive of acute lymphoblastic leukemia include periosteal reaction[1]
- This radiographic feature is similar to that of osteosarcoma.
- The following is also seen on bone x-rays in acute lymphoblastic leukemia:[2]
- Radiolucent metaphyseal bands
- Coarse trabeculation
- Periosteal reactions
- Osteopenia
References
- ↑ Shahnazi M, Khatami A, Shamsian B, Haerizadeh B, Mehrafarin M (2012). "Bony lesions in pediatric acute leukemia: pictorial essay". Iran J Radiol. 9 (1): 50–6. doi:10.5812/iranjradiol.6765. PMC 3522339. PMID 23329962.
- ↑ Tafaghodi F, Aghighi Y, Rokni Yazdi H, Shakiba M, Adibi A (2009). "Predictive plain X-ray findings in distinguishing early stage acute lymphoblastic leukemia from juvenile idiopathic arthritis". Clin Rheumatol. 28 (11): 1253–8. doi:10.1007/s10067-009-1221-0. PMID 19621208.