congenital pseudoarthrosis of the clavicle

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Pseudarthrose der rechten Klavikula bei einem 3-jährigen Mädchen. Die Fehlbildung war schon im 2. Lebensmonat aufgefallen.

Teenager with
non-palpable clavicles on physical exam who has no prior history of trauma. CXR AP (above) and bilateral AP radiographs of the clavicles (below) shows bilateral non-union of the clavicles at their midpoints. The non-joined ends of the clavicles are rounded and smooth.The diagnosis was bilateral pseudoarthrosis of the clavicles.
Congenital pseudoarthrosis of the clavicle is a rare condition, which typically presents as an isolated anatomical variant.
Clinical presentation
Usually presents as a midclavicular swelling in the neonate or young child .
Pathology
Congenital pseudoarthrosis of the clavicle is more common on the right, although it can be bilateral . The etiology is unknown but an intrauterine pathogenesis is favored over non-union of birth trauma.
Associations
Siehe auch:
- Kleidokraniale Dysplasie
- kongenitale Pseudarthrose
- Geburtstraumata
- Geburtstraumatische Claviculafraktur
- Klavikulapseudarthrose
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