Gigantism associated with slipped capital femoral epiphysis.

Three cases of slipped capital femoral epiphysis in one family.

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis is a relatively common disorder of the hip that affects children in late childhood and early adolescence, with an incidence in the United States of approximately 10 per 100,000. Although the diagnosis and treatment of slipped capital femoral epiphysis have been well described, the search for its cause and a method of early identification continues. Recent publi...

A Case of Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis in Association With Craniopharyngioma

INTRODUCTION Slipped capital femoral epiphysis is characterized by the slippage of the proximal femoral epiphysis on the metaphysis, which is sometimes associated with an underlying endocrine disorder. Panhypopituitarism due to craniopharyngioma has been reported several times. We report a case of craniopharyngioma recurrence leading to slipped capital femoral epiphysis. CASE PRESENTATION A 2...

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis as manifestation of a rare endocrinological disease. Slipped capital femoral epiphysis.

Progressive slip after removal of screw fixation in slipped capital femoral epiphysis: two case reports

UNLABELLED INTRODUCTION In slipped capital femoral epiphysis the femoral neck displaces relative to the head due to weakening of the epiphysis. Early recognition and adequate surgical fixation is essential for a good functional outcome. The fixation should be secured until the closure of the epiphysis to prevent further slippage. A slipped capital femoral epiphysis should not be confused wit...

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis in two Indian brothers--the inheritance of slipped capital femoral epiphysis reviewed.