Preferred Label : hair-on-end sign;
RADLEX synonyms : hair-on-end skull; spiculated periosteal reaction; sunburst periosteal reaction; hair-on-end pattern;
Definition : Thin outward striations in the diploic space and widening of the space itself indicate
red marrow hyperplasia. Associated with severe anemia, such as thalassemia major.;
Source : Radiology 2001; 221:347-348, LID;
Origin ID : RID35253;
Associated condition(s)
Thin outward striations in the diploic space and widening of the space itself indicate
red marrow hyperplasia. Associated with severe anemia, such as thalassemia major.
