Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) following pelvic irradiation for rhabdomyosarcoma.
A 7-year-old child developed slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) 3 years following pelvic irradiation for rhabdomyosarcoma. The reasons for this occurrence are discussed. This is the second report of radiation-induced SCFE and it is anticipated that more such cases are likely to occur.
D002675:Child, Preschool; D004839:Epiphyses, Slipped / Q000209:etiology*; D005270:Femur Head / Q000293:injuries*; D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010386:Pelvic Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D011832:Radiation Injuries; D012208:Rhabdomyosarcoma / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D013997:Time Factors