Gorham's disease in humerus treated with autogenous vascularized fibular graft.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.4103/0019-5413.201707 and PMC identifier 5361475.
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Abstract
Gorham's disease is a rare disorder of the bone characterized by progressive massive osteolysis. The pathophysiology is unknown, and diagnosis is often difficult. Most cases are often recognized retrospectively. There is no standardized treatment and management for Gorham's disease. We report a case of an 18-year-old male presenting with a pathologic fracture in the humerus shaft diagnosed with Gorham's disease. Patient was treated with autogenous vascularized fibular graft with wide excision and a 10 years followup after first surgery.
Anatomy
- humerus