Radiological Changes in the Ribs and Calcaneous in Childhood Leukaemia

Abstract

Two new sites of bone changes in childhood leukemia are described: these are in the ribs and in the calcaneous. The rib changes are of particular importance as they may be noted on routine chest examination. In a series of 7 cases the rib changes were seen 4 times and the calcaneal changes 3 times. The differential diagnosis, from the radiological standpoint, is discussed.