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Gluteus maximus agenesia

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Absence of the gluteus maximus muscle is a rare congenital abnormality. In this case the buttock asymmetry was so marked that correction with a silicone prosthesis was indicated. In addition to the absent muscle, abnormal innervation and bony deformity in the region were detected.

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  1. Clinica Robles de Cirurgia Plastica, San Isidro Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    J. C. Tagliapietra & J. M. Robles

  2. Section of Plastic Surgery, San Isidro Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    N. G. Iturralde

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  1. J. C. Tagliapietra
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  3. N. G. Iturralde
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Tagliapietra, J.C., Robles, J.M., Iturralde, N.G. et al. Gluteus maximus agenesia. Eur J Plast Surg 12, 41–42 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00226922

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