Avascular necrosis of the capital femoral epiphysis in metachondromatosis.

Keret, D; Bassett, G S · J Pediatr Orthop · 1990

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A 6-year-old boy with metachondromatosis, an inherited disorder characterized by multiple enchondromas and exostoses, developed avascular necrosis of the capital femoral epiphysis mimicking Perthes disease. Despite containment, significant coxa magna occurred with flattening and lateral extrusion, requiring intertrochanteric osteotomy and shelf augmentation.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy