The radiographic appearance of a thin cortex and accentuated trabecular pattern would be present in patients with __________.

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Osteoporosis is characterized by decreased bone density and the thinning of cortical bone, leading to an accentuated trabecular pattern on radiographs. Hypervitaminosis D and hypervitaminosis A can also affect bone density, but they would not necessarily present with a thin cortex and accentuated trabecular pattern. Hypothyroidism can lead to decreased bone density, but again, it would not necessarily present with the specific radiographic appearance described.

The Radiographic Appearance of a Thin Cortex and Accentuated Trabecular