Tibia valga due to focal fibrocartilaginous dysplasia: case report

J Pediatr Orthop B. 2002 Apr;11(2):167-71. doi: 10.1097/00009957-200204000-00015.

Abstract

Focal fibrocartilaginous dysplasia is a rare benign entity, previously described as a factor responsible for causing tibia vara at the walking age. We report here the case of a child with tibia valga due to focal fibrocartilaginous dysplasia of the lateral part of the proximal tibia. To our knowledge, this is the first observation of a lesion located in the lateral proximal tibia. Clinical, radiographic and magnetic resonance imaging surveillance was performed. Spontaneous resolution of the lesion with correction of the angular deformity did occur.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone / complications*
  • Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone / diagnosis*
  • Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone / rehabilitation
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Male
  • Tibia / abnormalities*
  • Tibia / pathology