Melorheostosis
Overview
Melorheostosis: A rare bone condition that usually begins in childhood characterized by thickening of the bones (sclerosis) of a limb. Pain is frequent in the involved limb. The affected bone can have the appearance of "dripping candle wax" when visualized with X-ray imaging.
Symptoms
* Thickening of outer layer of bone * Skin changes over affected bones * Joint pain * Intermittent joint swelling * Limb deformity * Nerve entrapment * Pain * Paresthesia * Reduced range of motion in affected limbs
Causes
* Joint pain * Pain * Paresthesia