Prepubertal onset of slipped capital femoral epiphysis associated with hypothyroidism: a case report and literature review

Prepubertal onset of slipped capital femoral epiphysis associated with hypothyroidism: a case report and literature review

Abstract Background Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a common hip disorder characterized by displacement of the capital femoral epiphysis from the metaphysic through the femoral epiphyseal plate. SCFE usually occurs during puberty, with obesity a common risk factor. We experienced a rare...

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Main Authors: Saori Kadowaki, Tomohiro Hori, Hideki Matsumoto, Kaori Kanda, Michio Ozeki, Yu Shirakami, Norio Kawamoto, Hidenori Ohnishi, Toshiyuki Fukao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:BMC Endocrine Disorders
Subjects:
Atrophic thyroiditis
Endocrinology
Hypothyroidism
Pediatrics
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12902-017-0210-6

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