Congenital absence of the lateral sesamoid.
Congenital absence of the lateral sesamoid is an extremely rare condition. We present a case of congenital absence of the lateral sesamoid in which magnetic resonance imaging was performed. The literature is reviewed regarding the clinical significance of this anomaly.
Yildirim
Yakup
Y
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Acibadem Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Saygi
Baransel
B
D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012716:Sesamoid Bones / Q000002:abnormalities*