title: Tibia valga due to focal fibrocartilaginous dysplasia: case report.
abstract: Focal fibrocartilaginous dysplasia is a rare benign entity, previously described as a factor responsible for causing tibia vara at the walking age. We report here the case of a child with tibia valga due to focal fibrocartilaginous dysplasia of the lateral part of the proximal tibia. To our knowledge, this is the first observation of a lesion located in the lateral proximal tibia. Clinical, radiographic and magnetic resonance imaging surveillance was performed. Spontaneous resolution of the lesion with correction of the angular deformity did occur.
authors.affiliation: Vila Nova de Gaia Central Hospital, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.
authors.forename: Mafalda
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Santos
authors.forename: Eugénio
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Valente
authors.forename: António
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Almada
authors.forename: José
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Neves
mesh_terms: D005357:Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D013977:Tibia / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000473:pathology