Cone Epiphysis of the Knee and Scurvy

Hoeffel J., Lascombes P., Mainard L., Durup de Baleine D.

European Journal of Pediatric Surgery, vol.3, no.3, pp.186-189, 1993 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 3 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 1993
  • Doi Number: 10.1055/s-2008-1063541
  • Journal Name: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.186-189
  • Keywords: SCURVY, EPIPHYSIS, EPIPHYSEO-METAPHYSEAL CUPPING
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

A rare case of metaphyseal cupping of the distal femur resulting from infantile scurvy in a child is reported. The radiological and surgical aspects of this case are of particular interest. MRI demonstrated central epiphysiodesis of the right knee, surgery achieved rupture of the epiphyseal plate and resulted in femoral lengthening. The child's limp disappeared as a result. © 1993, Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart, New York. All rights reserved.