Scurvy

at Epiphysis- 
• Wimberger sign: Epiphysis surrounded by thin white line (Scelerosis ariund epiphysis)

at Metaphysis- 

• White line of frankel’s

• Pelkan spur: Frankel’s line extend beyond the border of metaphysis and form spur (pelkan spur)

• Trummerfeld zone / Scorbutic zone / Scurvy line: Radiolucent area (black in color) near frankel’s line

at Diaphysis- 

• Osteopenia: Earliest sign

• Ground glass appearance 

• Pencil thin cortex

• Subperiosteal hemorrhage

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