Osteo-fluorosis is characterized by
A. Vertebral sclerotic lesionsB. Calcification in ligaments and tendons
C. Intervertebral disc calcification
D. mottling
E. caries
The Answer is. (A) Vertebral sclerotic lesions;(B) Calcification in ligaments and tendons
• Fluorosis is an osteoscierotic disease. Deposition
of calcium occur in bone and soft tissues — ligaments, tendons, interosseous
membrane.
• Spine shows increased density.
MCQ: Intervertebral disc space calcification is seen
in alkaptonuria
