Fibular hemimelia: a rare case report.
FIBULAR HEMIMELIA: A RARE CASE REPORT.
Ethiop Med J. 2015 Jul;53(3):159-60
Authors: Sisay S, Admassie D
Abstract
Fibular hemimelia is a rare congenital absence of the fibula that may occur as an isolated anomaly or as a part of a malformation syndrome. Shortening of the extremity is obvious at birth with leg-length discrepancy. On plain radiograph of the leg and foot, significant deficiency or absence of the fibula can be seen. In this case report, a 6 year old boy with fibular hemimelia is presented. Radiological diagnosis and differential diagnosis are discussed.
PMID: 26677527 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Ethiopian Medical Journal - Category: African Health Tags: Ethiop Med J Source Type: research
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