Tibia vara caused by focal fibrocartilaginous dysplasia.
A case of severe unilateral tibia vara in a young boy is reported. The clinical and radiological features were identical to the only three reported cases of focal fibrocartilaginous dysplasia. With conservative management the child showed a complete recovery. The importance of recognising this condition is emphasised, as unnecessary surgery may be avoided. The radiologist can play a major role in making the diagnosis.
Husien
A M
AM
Radiology Department, Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham, UK.
Kale
V R
VR
D005357:Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010007:Osteochondritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography; D013977:Tibia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*