Avascular necrosis of the epiphysis of the first metatarsal bone.
Skeletal Radiol
; 31(6): 366-8, 2002 Jun.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12073123
ABSTRACT
We report a case of avascular necrosis of the epiphysis of the right first metatarsal in a 6-year-old boy. Radiographs showed sclerosis, collapse and a crescent sign in the epiphysis. The diagnosis was confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging and scintigraphy. Arch support was the therapy of choice. Six months after the onset of symptoms, a definite reossification was present. To our knowledge, this is the first radiological report of avascular necrosis of the epiphysis of the first metatarsal bone in the world literature, which prompted a review of the osteochondroses and their etiology.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Osteonecrosis
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Metatarsal Bones
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Epiphyses
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Child
/
Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Skeletal Radiol
Year:
2002
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Belgium