This 26 y/o male came to the ER complaining of increasing arm pain. An x-ray was performed. A selected image shown above demonstrates findings of melorheostosis. Rotate the image (or your monitor) to the left (or your head to the right) and you will see the "flowing wax" appearance better.
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