| Familial pseudarthrosis of the clavicle: does it need treatment? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18811023 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The eighth family with multiple cases of congenital pseudarthrosis of the clavicle is described. This usually presents as a clavicular lump and is distinct from more common conditions such as birth fractures, craniocleidal dysostosis and neurofibromatosis. There has so far been no clear indication on whether familial pseudarthrosis of the clavicle should be treated operatively. We recommend that when a suspected case of congenital pseudarthrosis of the clavicle is diagnosed the parents and siblings be examined also. If other family members are affected, we advise that the treatment should be conservative. |
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Authors:
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Edmund O'Leary; Sherief Elsayed; Ashok Mukherjee; Keith Tayton |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta orthopaedica Belgica Volume: 74 ISSN: 0001-6462 ISO Abbreviation: Acta Orthop Belg Publication Date: 2008 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-09-24 Completed Date: 2008-11-14 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2985165R Medline TA: Acta Orthop Belg Country: Belgium |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 437-40 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, Gwent, UK. edmundoleary@hotmail.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Adult Clavicle* Female Humans Infant Male Pedigree Pseudarthrosis / genetics*, therapy* |
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