Radiologic findings of erosions of vertebrae and ribs, kyphoscoliosis, dysplasia of the sphenoid, and lambdoid suture defects would lead a clinician to suspect __________.

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The radiologic findings described are commonly associated with neurofibromatosis type I. Paget's disease may also present with erosions of vertebrae and ribs, but usually there is evidence of bone thickening rather than kyphoscoliosis. Mastocytosis would present with increased numbers of mast cells and is not typically associated with bone abnormalities. Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy may present with periosteal thickening and clubbing of the fingers and toes, but is not associated with the other radiologic findings described.

Radiologic Findings of Erosions of Vertebrae and Ribs, Kyphoscoliosis, Dysplasia