The most characteristic radiographic sign in a child with leukemia is: (A) Osteoclerosis of the metaphysic, (B) Metaphseal translucencieas, (C) Perios, (D) Osteolytic lesion
Answer is B. The most characteristic radiological signs in a child with leukemia are metaphyseal lucent band,reduced bone density,lytic bone lesions,metaphyseal coical bone erosions,collapsed veebrae,widening of sutures,and periosteal reactions. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition