Bone disease. Frontal coloured X-ray of the right thigh bone (femur) of a 60 year old woman,which is suggestive of Erdheim-Chester disease. This is a rare disease where there is an abnormal multiplication of histiocytes,a type of white blood cell. It can present with bone pain,visual field loss and pituitary failure. Prognosis is approximately two years from diagnosis. Treatment options include chemotherapy and radiotherapy | |
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