Myositis ossificans in an infant.
We report a 15-month-old girl with myositis ossificans at the shoulder. Because of the unusual presentation at this age the differential diagnosis with osteomyelitis or a tumoral process had to be considered. It had a benign evolution without specific treatment.
Pediatric Orthopedic Department, A.Z. - V.U.B., Laarbeeklaan, Brussels, Belgium.
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D002968:Clavicle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D017102:Fracture Healing; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009221:Myositis Ossificans / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D011859:Radiography; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous