Vanishing Bone Disease of the Thoracic Cage: Challenges in the Management of a Rare Entity.

Journal: AACE clinical case reports
Published Date: Sep 20, 2021

Abstract

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE: Vanishing bone disease (VBD) is a rare entity, characterized by massive osteolysis and lymphovascular proliferation. Our objective was to report the case of a 22-year-old man who presented with VBD of the ribs and the challenges involved with its management in this location.

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  • Kripa Elizabeth Cherian
    Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Nitin Kapoor
    Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Thomas V Paul
    Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.

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