Wimberger's ring sign

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Wimberger's ring sign
Differential diagnosisScurvy

Wimberger's ring sign refers to a circular calcification surrounding the osteoporotic epiphyseal centers of ossification, which may result from bleeding.[1] It is seen in cases of scurvy.[1]

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Eo, Hong (2014). "34. Miscellaneous musculoskeletal disease". In Kim, In-One (ed.). Radiology Illustrated: Pediatric Radiology. Springer. p. 1067. ISBN 978-3-642-35573-8. Archived from the original on 2023-07-02. Retrieved 2023-05-13.