Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Proximal femoral focal deficiency (PFFD) is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by varying degrees of femoral hypoplasia, limb shortening, and hip instability. The exact cause of the disease is not known. We present a case of a 2-year-7-month-old child with unilateral PFFD, evaluated using computed tomography (CT). CT imaging provided detailed visualization of the osseous structures, aiding in classification and management planning. This report underscores the importance of advanced imaging modalities in the assessment and treatment of PFFD. Recognition of this rare abnormality can help manage these cases better since early institution of therapy may help in achieving adequate growth of the femur.
Institution: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Mohammed VI
Language: English
Subfield: Developmental Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4411004151