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Perthes Disease Affecting Three Female FirstDegree Relatives

Authors :
Livesey, J. P.
Hay, S. M.
Bell, M. J.
Source :
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics: Part B; July 1998, Vol. 7 Issue: 3 p230-231, 2p
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Perthes disease has an incidence of 1 in 4,750 live births (1 in 3,000 boys, but only 1 in 11,800 girls). Although there is evidence for a genetic predisposition to Perthes disease, more than two family members are rarely affected. We report the first recorded case of Perthes disease affecting three female first-degree relatives.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1060152X and 14735865
Volume :
7
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics: Part B
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs49524546