Journal
SKELETAL RADIOLOGY
Volume 49, Issue 3, Pages 345-357Publisher
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s00256-019-03302-0
Keywords
Bone condensation; Imaging; Ossification; Skeletal fluorosis
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Skeletal fluorosis is a rare toxic osteopathy characterized by massive bone fixation of fluoride. The disease occurs as an endemic problem in some parts of the world and is the result of prolonged ingestion or rarely by inhalation of high amounts of fluoride. Radiographic presentation is mainly characterized by bone changes with osteocondensation and later ossification of many ligaments and interosseous membranes. Skeletal fluorosis is not clinically obvious and can be confused with other rheumatologic disorders. Its severity lies in the development of skeletal deformities and neurological complications. Management of fluorosis generally focuses on symptom treatment.
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