Imaging findings of Menkes disease, a radiographic mimic of abusive trauma
Menkes disease is a rare X-linked recessive disorder caused by impaired copper absorption and transport. Presented here is a case of a 12-week-old male who presented with hypotonia and multiple metaphyseal fractures. Further imaging and workup revealed a diagnosis of Menkes disease. While nonacciden...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-08-01
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Series: | Radiology Case Reports |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043319301967 |