Verma Kritin K, Hawkins Tramondranique, Wealther Ryan, Friedmann Daniel P, Tarbox Michelle
Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, USA.
Dermatology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, USA.
Cureus. 2024 Nov 30;16(11):e74879. doi: 10.7759/cureus.74879. eCollection 2024 Nov.
Biparietal osteodystrophy, also known as biparietal thinning, is an uncommon illness that causes symmetrical thinning of the parietal bones. It primarily affects women in their sixth and seventh decades of life. We present a case of a 73-year-old female with osteoporosis and osteoarthritis who visited a dermatology clinic with a bulging mass around her vertex scalp, accompanied by episodes of dizziness and blurred vision. The patient had a history of head trauma, but the skull abnormality was observed prior to these episodes. Laboratory testing was unremarkable except for high vitamin D levels. Imaging studies, including CT and MRI, revealed bilateral parietal bone loss without cerebral anomalies. The patient was referred to neurology for further evaluation. This patient's presentation emphasizes the significance of including biparietal osteodystrophy in the differential diagnosis when patients report scalp abnormalities. Dermatologists should be aware of this condition and its potential links to osteoporosis and other systemic diseases.
双顶骨骨营养不良,也称为双顶骨变薄,是一种罕见的疾病,会导致顶骨对称性变薄。它主要影响60多岁和70多岁的女性。我们报告一例73岁女性患者,患有骨质疏松症和骨关节炎,因头顶头皮周围有一个隆起的肿块,伴有头晕和视力模糊症状,前往皮肤科诊所就诊。该患者有头部外伤史,但在这些症状出现之前就观察到了颅骨异常。除维生素D水平升高外,实验室检查无异常。包括CT和MRI在内的影像学检查显示双侧顶骨骨质流失,无脑部异常。该患者被转诊至神经科作进一步评估。该患者的表现强调了在患者报告头皮异常时,将双顶骨骨营养不良纳入鉴别诊断的重要性。皮肤科医生应了解这种疾病及其与骨质疏松症和其他全身性疾病的潜在联系。