Epiphyseal cortical irregularity of the knees

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Knee pain.

Patient Data

Age: 2 years
Gender: Male

Irregularity with irregular ossification of the medial aspect of the distal femoral epiphysis, bilaterally.

Case Discussion

This case represents a normal anatomical variation, where the medial aspect of the distal femoral epiphysis may ossify in an irregular way. This should not be confused with any pathology such as osteomyelitis or neoplastic lesions.

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