Dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica: two cases in two different regional expression.
Dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica most commonly presents as an overgrowth of the epiphysis in the lower limb. We report two cases, one a classical form involving the lower limb, and the other in a relatively rarer location in the wrist. Both cases were treated surgically by excision of the masses. We recommend excision of symptomatic intra-articular lesions by using MRI, which provides additional information concerning physeal line and extension of the mass, to prevent the development of angulation and to keep the range of motion.
Bombaci
Hasan
H
Haydarpasa Numune Education and Research Hospital, 1st Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department, Uskudar, Turkey. bombacih@hotmail.com
Gorgec
Mucahit
M
Taser
Omer
O
D001848:Bone Diseases, Developmental / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004838:Epiphyses / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007867:Leg Bones / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D016896:Treatment Outcome