Which of the following radiographic features is present in osteomalacia, but not in osteoporosis?

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Bowing deformities are a radiographic feature of osteomalacia, where there is a loss of mineralization in the bones leading to weakened bone structure and deformities. This is not typically seen in osteoporosis, which is characterized by generalized bone loss and thinning of the trabeculae without deformities. Coarsened trabeculae (choice A), osteopenia (choice B), and insufficiency fractures (choice D) can be seen in both osteomalacia and osteoporosis.

Which of the Following Radiographic Features Is Present in Osteomalacia