American Journal of Roentgenology, Vol 143, Issue 3, 647-649
Copyright © 1984 by American Roentgen Ray Society
Enlarged phalangeal nutrient foramina in Gaucher disease and beta-thalassemia major
IJ Fink,
B Pastakia,
and
JA Barranger
The posteroanterior hand films of 10 of 15 patients with Gaucher disease demonstrated enlarged nutrient foramina when compared with a control group matched for patient gender and age. Similar findings were also noted in seven of 22 patients with beta-thalassemia major. Enlargement of nutrient foramina in the hands may indicate the existence of a hematologic disorder.