Erlenmeyer flask deformity

Erlenmeyer flask deformity (EFD), also known as metaphyseal flaring, refers to a radiographic appearance typically on a femoral radiograph demonstrating relatively reduced constriction of the diaphysis and flaring of the metaphysis as a result of undertubulation.

The name refers to the resemblance to a flat bottomed titration flask used by chemists, (known as a conical flask in British English.)

Pathology

It has been classically used with reference to the distal ends of the femora, however it is also seen in the proximal humeri, tibiae, and the distal radii and ulnae .

Etiology

The causes can also be remembered with the mnemonics AP OF DR GHLNCHONG or Lead GNOME.

History and etymology

The conically-shaped flask with a wide base and short narrow neck was created by the German chemist Emil Erlenmeyer (1825–1909) in 1860 .

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