Disappearing bone disease: a case report and review of the literature.

  • 1 September 1987
    • journal article
    • case report
    • Vol. 7  (5) , 584-8
Abstract
Disappearing bone disease is a rare condition manifested by massive osteolysis. Its etiology is unknown. Histologically, involved bones show a nonmalignant proliferation of thin-walled vessels. The mechanism of bone absorption remains unclear. No treatment has proven effective in arresting the disease. Cases in which there is extraosseous involvement have a much poorer prognosis.

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