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  • Title: [Congenital bowing of the tibia in neurofibromatosis von Recklinghausen (author's transl)].
    Author: Hofmann P, Galanski M.
    Journal: Rofo; 1976 Nov; 125(5):417-21. PubMed ID: 137186.
    Abstract:
    There is a close, but not constant, relationship between congenital bowing of the tibia or infantile pseudo-arthrosis of the tibia and von Recklinghausen's neurofibromatosis. In about 40% it is possible to confirm the diagnosis by examining relatives, but the radiological findings and the course of the disease, as well as by histological examination. Anterior bowing with dysplastic-sclerotic bone changes results in the "high risk tibia". This may lead to a pathological fracture. Treatment depends on the clinical findings and radiological changes. It should be aimed at preventing pathological fractures and pseudarthrosis.
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