Epiphyseo-metaphyseal cupping following infantile scurvy.
A five year old girl presented with short femora, cupped distal metaphyses and flexion deformity of the knees suggesting previous epiphyseo-metaphyseal damage. The aetiology was suggested by finding a history of previous infantile scurvy with separated distal femoral epiphyses. The rarity of this complication and possible contributing factors are discussed.
D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001848:Bone Diseases, Developmental / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004838:Epiphyses / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D011859:Radiography; D012614:Scurvy / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy; D013977:Tibia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
D001205:Ascorbic Acid