Title of article
Macrodystrophia lipomatosis : a rare congenital anomaly.
Author/Authors
Singal, Kiran Kumar MM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (MMIMSR) - Department of Medicine, India , Singal, Neerja MM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (MMIMSR) - Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, India , Mehra, Varoon MM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (MMIMSR) - Department of Medicine, India , Singh, Hardeep MM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (MMIMSR) - Department of Medicine, India , Kaur, Jaslovleen MM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (MMIMSR) - Department of Medicine, India , Relan, Pankaj MM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (MMIMSR) - Department of Medicine, India
From page
442
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444
Abstract
leading to gigantism of single, multiple digits or entire limb. Clinical findings are recognised as early as in neonatal period to late adulthood. Patients usually present for either cosmetic corrections or mechanical problems. We report a case of 8 year old female with progressive increase in size of left 2^nd and 3^rd toes. X-ray findings show congenital focal enlargement of soft tissues and bones of 2^nd and 3^rd toes and adjacent metatarsals. Clinical and radiological features of our patient points out towards this uncommon condition.
Keywords
congenital , hamartomatous , gigantism , metatarsals.
Journal title
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science
Journal title
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science
Record number
2569048
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