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ba0002p172 | (1) | ICCBH2013

Longitudinal assessment of spinal bone mineral density in children with neurofibromatosis type 1 using dual energy absorptiometry and quantitative computed tomography

Eelloo Judith , Ward Kate , Huson Susan M , Adams Judith E , Russell Sarah , Wright Naville , Evans Gareth , Mughal M Zulf

Aim: Scoliosis is a common skeletal problem affecting 1030% of patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). NF1 patients have been shown to have reduced bone mineral density (BMD) which may play a role in the pathogenesis or progression of scoliosis. Our centre is one of four international centres currently evaluating the efficacy of various spinal imaging techniques and BMD as predictors for scoliosis in NF1. In our cohort we measured the lumbar spine (LS) BMD both by ...

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ba0006p203 | (1) | ICCBH2017

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) associated congenital pseudarthrosis of the Tibia and Fibula misdiagnosed as non-accidental injury (NAI)

Mughal M Zulf , Ali Farhan , Santos Rui , Vassallo Grace , West Siobhan , Howard Elizabeth , Eelloo Judith , Hupton Eileen , Rowles Elizabeth , Huson Susan M

Background: Congenital tibial pseudarthrosis (CTP) presents with anterolateral bowing of the lower leg in infancy, which often progresses to fracture and non-union (pseudarthrosis). CTP occurs in 23% of children with NF1. The distal end of the fibula and other long bones can also be affected.Objective: We describe three children in whom NF1 related congenital tibial or fibular pseudarthrosis was initially misdiagnosed as NAI....

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Longitudinal assessment of spinal bone mineral density in children with neurofibromatosis type 1 using dual energy absorptiometry and quantitative computed tomography

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) associated congenital pseudarthrosis of the Tibia and Fibula misdiagnosed as non-accidental injury (NAI)

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