Case Report


Special case of bilateral postaxial longitudinal deficiency in a 3-year-old child

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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

doi: 10.5348/101380Z01CA2023CR

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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 - Conception of the work, Design of the work, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Drafting the work, Revising the work critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published, Agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.

Amal Lahfidi - Conception of the work, Design of the work, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Drafting the work, Revising the work critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published, Agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.

Brahim El Hasbaoui - Conception of the work, Design of the work, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Drafting the work, Revising the work critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published, Agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.

Siham Oukassem - Conception of the work, Design of the work, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Drafting the work, Revising the work critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published, Agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.

Wouadie Elmenaoui - Conception of the work, Design of the work, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Drafting the work, Revising the work critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published, Agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.

Jamal El Fenni - Conception of the work, Design of the work, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Drafting the work, Revising the work critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published, Agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.

Meryem Edderai - Conception of the work, Design of the work, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Drafting the work, Revising the work critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published, Agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.

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