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Osteosclerosis an elevation in bone density is normally detected on a radiograph as an area of increased opacity; that is where more mineral is present in the bone to absorb or deflect the X-ray beam. Localized osteosclerosis can be caused by injuries that compress the bone by osteoarthritis and osteoma.It is associated with: Melorheostosis Osteopetrosis Osteopoikilosis Chronic idiopathic myelofibrosisIt can also be associated with Hepatitis C.

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