Diagnostic Radiology/Musculoskeletal Imaging/Metabolic Basic/Subperiosteal resorption

Subperiosteal resorption is virtually pathognomonic for hyperparathyroidism and is typically seen at the radial aspect of the middle phalanx of the index and middle fingers.



Fig. 1 Subperiosteal resorption as well as acroosteolysis, the next sign of hyperparathyroidism.



Fig. 2 Subperiosteal resorption in a child



Fig. 3 Compare the finger on a patient with hyperparathyroidism, to his normal appearing finger after treatment