Long term sequelae of frostbite.
Frostbite injury in the hands and feet of a child can have long-term sequelae, Premature fusion and abnormal growth can occur in the epiphyseal cartilage.
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Department of Radiology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.
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D001846:Bone Development; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D005627:Frostbite / Q000150:complications*; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography