Looser’s zone is present in September 2010 March 2013 (a, f)
Correct Answer: Osteomalacia
Description: Ans. B: Osteomalacia Pseudo-fracture (Looser zone): A lucent band of decreased coical density Perpendicular to bone surface Often multiple, +/- symmetrical +/- callus formation "Pathognomonic" of osteomalacia and seen on compressive (concave) side (eg, prox femur) Also seen in Paget dz on tensile (convex) side
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