Osteogenesis Imperfecta, X-Ray of child’s arm shows a fracture with healing that has resulted in thickening of the bone. Osteogenesis Imperfecta congenital form in newborn with lower leg deformity showing tibial arch Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) or Brittle Bone Disease Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a congenital bone disorder characterized by fragile bones that […]
Ewing’s Sarcoma
Image 1 X-Ray of a child’s femur. Clearly evident is an ill-defined osteolytic lesion (purple arrow). Osteolysis or an osteolyctic lesion refers to the pathological destruction or disappearance of bone tissue. This lesion has multiple small holes in the diaphysis (the shaft or central part) of the femoral bone creating a ‘moth-eaten’ appearance. […]
Viral Bronchiolitis in infants
Image 1 Frontal Chest X-Ray of a 3 month old female infant. The x-ray illustrates hyperinflated lungs, this results from an upper respiratory tract infection of the small bronchi and bronchioles which causes epithelial necrosis (death of cells or tissues) and initiates an inflammatory response. The edema, which is a swelling of soft tissues resulting […]
