Stippled epiphyses
Stippled Epiphyses
Stippled epiphyses (pronunciation: stip-uhld eh-puh-fi-seez) is a term used in radiology and orthopedics to describe a specific appearance of the epiphysis (the end part of a long bone) on an X-ray.
Etymology
The term 'stippled' comes from the Latin word 'stipula', meaning 'straw', and 'epiphysis' comes from the Greek 'epi', meaning 'upon', and 'physis', meaning 'nature' or 'growth'.
Definition
Stippled epiphyses refer to the presence of multiple small, round, radiopaque (meaning they appear white on an X-ray) areas in the epiphysis. This is typically seen in certain genetic disorders and metabolic diseases.
Related Terms
- Epiphysis: The end part of a long bone, initially growing separately from the shaft.
- Radiopaque: Substances that do not allow X-rays or other forms of radiation to pass through.
- Genetic Disorders: Medical conditions caused by changes in the genetic material within cells.
- Metabolic Diseases: Disorders that occur when the body's usual metabolic processes are disrupted.
Associated Conditions
Stippled epiphyses can be associated with several conditions, including:
- Chondrodysplasia punctata: A group of rare genetic disorders affecting bone and cartilage growth.
- Zellweger syndrome: A rare congenital disorder characterized by the reduction or absence of functional peroxisomes in the cells of an individual.
- Hypothyroidism: A condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stippled epiphyses
- Wikipedia's article - Stippled epiphyses
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