Prostaglandin Osteopathy

  • Etiology: Prostaglandin E1 used to keep ductus arteriosus open
  • Imaging Radiograph: Generalized periostitis
  • DDX: Caffey’s disease which is not reversible like prostaglandin osteopathy
  • Complications:
  • Treatment: Discontinue Prostaglandin E1
  • Clinical:

Radiology Cases of Prostaglandin Osteopathy

Radiograph of prostaglandin osteopathy
AP (left) and lateral (right) radiographs of the lower extremity shows thick, dense periosteal reaction along the femur, tibia, and fibula.