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Case Report
Special case of bilateral postaxial longitudinal deficiency in a 3-year-old child
1 Department of Radiology, Hospital of Military Instruction Mohammed V (HMIMV), Mohamed V University, Rabat, Morocco
2 Department of Pediatrics, Hospital of Military Instruction Mohammed V (HMIMV), Mohamed V University, Rabat, Morocco
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Department of Radiology, Hospital of Military Instruction Mohammed V (HMIMV), Rabat,
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Article ID: 101380Z01CA2023
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Abourak C, Lahfidi A, El Hasbaoui B, Oukassem S, Elmenaoui W, El Fenni J, Edderai M. Special case of bilateral postaxial longitudinal deficiency in a 3-year-old child. Int J Case Rep Images 2023;14(1):43–46.ABSTRACT
Introduction: Considering the variety of their clinical, radiological, and etiological manifestations, congenital abnormalities of the upper limbs represent complex diseases. They can be separated into brachydactyly, duplication, differentiation failure, and training failure. Ulnar longitudinal deficiency, a deformity that belongs to the first group and is uncommon, manifests differently in the forearm and the hand. Postaxial longitudinal deficiency and unilateral radial humerus synostosis are common diagnoses.
Case Report: We present a case of a 3-year-old boy who had radio-humeral synostosis on the right side along with a typical congenital failure of longitudinal bilateral ulnar development.
Conclusion: While traditional radiography still plays a significant role in diagnosis and prognosis, ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) will soon be valuable diagnostic tools. Each case is different, and the treatments and the time of surgery are specific, the optimal treatment remains the prosthetic door; however, the placement of a prosthetic on a sensitive member requires early intervention of the patient and his family.
Keywords: Bilateral, Longitudinal ulnar impairment, Radio-humeral synostosis
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Author Contributions
Chaimae Abourak - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Amal Lahfidi - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Brahim El Hasbaoui - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Siham Oukassem - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Wouadie Elmenaoui - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Jamal El Fenni - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Meryem Edderai - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Guarantor of SubmissionThe corresponding author is the guarantor of submission.
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Consent StatementWritten informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this article.
Data AvailabilityAll relevant data are within the paper and its Supporting Information files.
Conflict of InterestAuthors declare no conflict of interest.
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