Touched by an angel

2020; Bohn Stafleu van Loghum; Volume: 164; Linguagem: Inglês

ISSN

1876-8784

Autores

Jaap J. Tolk, J. B. A. van Mourik,

Tópico(s)

Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments

Resumo

The case of a 4-year-old boy with a symmetrical deformity of the 5th fingers is presented. Radiographs showed dysplastic development of the middle phalanx resembling the shape of ''Christmas tree angels''. A finding typical for Angel-shaped phalango-epiphyseal dysplasia (ASPED). Differential diagnosis, associated conditions and treatment are discussed.

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