Congenital (infantile) pseudarthrosis of the fibula associated with osteofibrous dysplasia

Skeletal Radiol. 2004 Sep;33(9):545-9. doi: 10.1007/s00256-004-0759-9. Epub 2004 Jul 16.

Abstract

We describe a recently noted association of congenital (infantile) pseudarthrosis of the lower leg with osteofibrous dysplasia. The patient was a 2-year-old boy who presented with a deformed left ankle joint and three cutaneous cafe-au-lait spots. Radiography demonstrated pseudarthrosis of the left distal fibula and a round lucent lesion adjacent to the proximal part of the pseudarthrosis. Histologically, the surgically removed fibula with pseudarthrosis showed a fibromatosis-like fibrovascular proliferation and nonspecific reparative changes. The focal lucent area demonstrated a fibro-osseous lesion, which was histologically identical to osteofibrous dysplasia. This case provides further evidence that osteofibrous dysplasia may be associated with congenital (infantile) pseudarthrosis of the lower leg.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Fibula / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neurofibromatosis 1 / complications*
  • Pseudarthrosis / complications*
  • Pseudarthrosis / congenital*
  • Pseudarthrosis / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / complications*