Preferred Label : Erlenmeyer flask deformity;
Definition : Abnormal appearance of long bone metaphysis and adjacent diaphysis, with cortical
thinning and medullary cavity widening, typically involving the distal femur, resembling
an Erlenmeyer flask (as used in chemistry). Associated with Gaucher disease, thalassemia,
and other disorders.;
Source : Mulligan ME. Classic radiologic signs: an atlas and history.;
Origin ID : RID34412;
Associated condition(s)
- Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Abnormal appearance of long bone metaphysis and adjacent diaphysis, with cortical
thinning and medullary cavity widening, typically involving the distal femur, resembling
an Erlenmeyer flask (as used in chemistry). Associated with Gaucher disease, thalassemia,
and other disorders.
