Diagnostic finding

Bone lesion

Localized loss or destruction of bone tissue due to a pathologic process, manifesting radiographically as a discrete zone of altered bone density or structure.

Causes

  • Malignancy

  • Osteomyelitis

  • Hyperparathyroidism

  • Paget's disease

  • Traumatic

Also known as: Joint erosion, Osseous erosion, Osseous lesion, Osteolysis

Referencing diagnoses

Note: Lists existing diagnoses in Diagnotize only.