HYPERPLASTIC CALLUS FORMATION IN OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA - CT AND MRIFINDINGS

Hyperplastic callus formation is a noteworthy condition in patients wi th osteogenesis imperfecta because it often mimicks osteosarcoma on ra diography. The findings of CT and MRI in hyperplastic callus formation have not been reported. In the presented case, MRI demonstrated contr ast enhancement and edema of the surrounding soft tissue, consistent w ith benign as well as malignant disease. Computed tomography showed a calcified rim of the lesion may be a useful feature to rule but osteos arcoma in this condition.