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Pelvic digit: an uncommon developmental anomaly

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The radiological features of seven cases of pelvic digit discovered incidentally on plain radiographs are described and differentiation from other causes of new bone formation is discussed. Its recognition as a benign anomaly is important to avoid unnecessary investigation or intervention. An embryological theory of development of pelvic digit is proposed.

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  1. Department of Radiology, The Adelaide and Meath Hospital, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland, , , , , , IE

    B. S. McGlone & S. Hamilton

  2. Department of Anatomy, National University of Ireland, Galway, , , , , , IE

    M. J. T. FitzGerald

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  1. B. S. McGlone
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Received: 18 November 1998; Revised: 9 March 1999; Accepted: 7 May 1999

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McGlone, B., Hamilton, S. & FitzGerald, M. Pelvic digit: an uncommon developmental anomaly. Eur Radiol 10, 89–91 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s003300050010

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