title: Massive callus formation after distal femoral fracture in association with trisomy 2.
abstract: Massive callus formation in a distal femoral metaphyseal fracture of a trisomy-2 patient is reported. The child was neurologically severely handicapped. The possible pathomechanics of the callus formation is discussed.
mesh_terms: D002146:Bony Callus / Q000503:physiopathology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002900:Chromosomes, Human, 1-3; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D014314:Trisomy; D014945:Wound Healing