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Abnormality of the distal femoral epiphysis

MedGen UID:
869357
Concept ID:
C4023783
Anatomical Abnormality
Synonym: Abnormality of the end part of the outermost thighbone
 
HPO: HP:0010590

Definition

Any abnormality of the distal epiphysis of the femur. [from HPO]

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Diagnosis

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Therapy

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Prognosis

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Clinical prediction guides

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Peterson HA, Shaughnessy WJ, Stans AA
J Pediatr Orthop B 2017 Nov;26(6):507-514. doi: 10.1097/BPB.0000000000000384. PMID: 27748675
Chang CY, Rosenthal DI, Mitchell DM, Handa A, Kattapuram SV, Huang AJ
Radiographics 2016 Oct;36(6):1871-1887. doi: 10.1148/rg.2016160004. PMID: 27726750

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