Abstract
Endocrine disorders can lead to disturbances in numerous systems within the body,
including the musculoskeletal system. Radiological evaluation of these conditions
can demonstrate typical appearances of the bones and soft tissues. Knowledge of these
patterns can allow the radiologist to suggest a diagnosis that may not be clinically
apparent.
This review will highlight the typical musculoskeletal findings of acromegaly, hypercortisolism,
hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, pseudo- and pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism,
and diabetes mellitus. The radiological manifestations of each of these endocrine
disorders, along with a brief discussion of the pathophysiology and clinical implications,
will be discussed.
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Publication history
Published online: March 07, 2014
Accepted:
February 25,
2014
Received in revised form:
February 13,
2014
Received:
August 23,
2013
Footnotes
☆Grants received: none.
☆☆Disclosures: none.
★Conflict of interest: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
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