North Clin Istanb. 2019; 6(3): 312-314 | DOI: 10.14744/nci.2018.26566
2Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey
Subperiosteal hemorrhage due to a distal femoral physeal fracture in a neonate
Mesut Öztürk1, Alparslan Yurtbay2, Davut Keskin2, Ahmet Veysel Polat1, Mustafa Bekir Selçuk11Department of Radiology, Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey2Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey
Femoral physeal fractures have been rarely reported as a birth-related injury. As the plain radiograph findings are variable, the diagnosis may be challenging. In this case report, we describe a male neonate presenting with periosteal elevation at the left distal femur. A radiological evaluation demonstrated posteromedial displacement of the distal femoral epiphysis. The final diagnosis was subperiosteal hemorrhage due to a distal femoral physeal fracture.
Keywords: Birth injuries, distal femur; neonate; subperiosteal hemorrhage; physeal fracture.Corresponding Author: Mesut Öztürk, Türkiye
Manuscript Language: English
Manuscript Language: English