Hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type IV and orthopaedic complications.
Hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type IV (HSAN-IV) is a very rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of unexplained fever, extensive anhidrosis, total insensitivity to pain, hypotonia, and mental retardation. The most frequent complications of this disease are corneal scarring, multiple fractures, joint deformities, osteomyelitis, and disabling self-mutilations. We reported the case of a 12-year-old boy. The goal was to discuss our decision-making and compare this case with cases described in the literature.
Service de Chirurgie Pédiatrique, Hôpital Sud, boulevard de Bulgarie, 35200 Rennes, France.
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Kim
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Guinot
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Marleix
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Chapuis
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Fraisse
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Violas
D002648:Child; D009477:Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathies / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography; D013977:Tibia; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*
Fracture; Hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathies; Infection; Orthopaedic