Slipped capital femoral epiphysis following radiotherapy.
Two children with rhabdomyosarcoma who developed slipped capital femoral epiphyses following pelvic irradiation are described. Previous case reports are summarised, and the relevant orthopedic implications of the disorder discussed.
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003037:Cobalt Radioisotopes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004839:Epiphyses, Slipped / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005269:Femur; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D011867:Radioisotope Teletherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012208:Rhabdomyosarcoma / Q000532:radiotherapy; D014565:Urogenital Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy
D003037:Cobalt Radioisotopes