Prenatal Ultrasonographic Diagnosis of Proximal Focal Femoral Deficiency
Ravi D Wadhwa, Madhusudan Dey, Anupam Kapur, Vipin Kumar
DOI: 10.5455/medscience.2014.03.8171 · Page: 1708-12 · 55 Views · 0 Downloads · 0 Citations
Abstract
Abstract
Proximal focal femoral deficiency (PFFD) is a developmental defect of acetabulum and proximal femur. Prenatal diagnosis of this condition is increasing with widespread use of ultrasonography. We report a case of unilateral PFFD with absent fibula. Clinical findings, diagnosis and management of this rare skeletal dysplasia are discussed.
Keywords : Femoral; hypoplasia; ultrasonography; anomalies; prenatal