The Indian Journal of Pediatrics

, Volume 65, Issue 5, pp 766–769 | Cite as

Proximal femoral focal deficiency (PFFD)

Clinical Brief

Abstract

A 1-year-old child with proximal femoral focal deficiency (PFFD) is presented. The clinical spectrum and associated abnormalities is described and the diagnosis and management of this entity is discussed.

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Proximal femoral focal deficiency 
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© Dr. K C Chaudhuri Foundation 1998

Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Department of PediatricsLSU Medical CentreNew OrleansUSA
  2. 2.Department of PediatricsBYLNair Hospital and Kasturba Hospital & Jaslok Hospital and Breach Candy HospitalBombayIndia

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