Congenital pseudarthrosis of the forearm as a single manifestation of neurofibromatosis type 1 at birth: A case report

Clin Imaging. 2021 Oct:78:214-216. doi: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2021.04.032. Epub 2021 Apr 29.

Abstract

Congenital pseudoarthrosis of the forearm is an extremely rare condition. It is most commonly associated with neurofibromatosis type I (NF1). Patients with NF1-associated pseudoarthrosis have complex medical management and often require surgical intervention due to higher failure rates of union. In this case report, we present a unique case of a newborn baby with congenital pseudoarthrosis of both the radius and ulna that was manifested at birth and shortly thereafter, was diagnosed with NF type 1.

Keywords: Congenital pseudoarthrosis; Forearm; MRI; Neurofibromatosis type I; Radiography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Forearm / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Neurofibromatosis 1* / complications
  • Neurofibromatosis 1* / diagnostic imaging
  • Pseudarthrosis* / congenital
  • Pseudarthrosis* / diagnostic imaging
  • Pseudarthrosis* / etiology
  • Pseudarthrosis* / surgery
  • Radiography

Supplementary concepts

  • Congenital pseudoarthrosis