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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/884| Title: | Proximal femoral focal deficiency : a case report |
| Authors: | Ellul, Marthese Chircop, Marcelle Grixti, Charles J. Grech, Victor E. |
| Keywords: | Fibula -- Abnormalities Abnormalities, Human -- Malta -- Case studies Femur -- Abnormalities |
| Issue Date: | 2008 |
| Publisher: | Malta Medical Journal |
| Citation: | Ellul, M., Chircop, M., Grixti, C. J., & Grech, V. E. (2008). Proximal femoral focal deficiency : a case report. Malta Medical Journal, 20(2), 42-43. |
| Abstract: | Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency (PFFD) is a rare and complex congenital anomaly (1:50,000-200,000 population) that results in varying degrees of femoral hypoplasia with limb shortening and pelvic abnormalities. It may be present bilaterally in association with other malformations/deficiencies of the lower limbs, and the upper limbs may also be involved. Other anomalies may also be present such as cleft palate, congenital heart defects, and spinal anomalies. The aetiology is unknown. We present a case of PFFD who was born locally. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/884 |
| Appears in Collections: | MMJ, Volume 20, Issue 2 MMJ, Volume 20, Issue 2 Scholarly Works - FacM&SPae |
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