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Citation:
Knipe H, Lustosa L, Bell D, et al. Congenital pseudoarthrosis of the clavicle. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 07 Dec 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-41371
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 1.
Pathology
Congenital pseudoarthrosis of the clavicle is more common on the right, although it can be bilateral 2. The etiology is unknown but an intrauterine pathogenesis is favored over non-union of birth trauma.
Associations
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1. Owen, Robert. "Congenital pseudarthrosis of the clavicle." J Bone Joint Surg Br 52.4 (1970): 644-52.
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2. Waters PM, Bae DS. Pediatric Hand and Upper Limb Surgery. LWW. ISBN:1582558701. Read it at Google Books - Find it at Amazon
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3. Gouron R, Deroussen F, Juvet-Segarra M et-al. JBJS Case Connector. 2012;2 (4): . doi:10.2106/JBJS.CC.L.00095
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