Popliteal venous thrombosis in juvenile arthritis with Baker cysts: report of 3 cases

Three pediatric patients with different illnesses leading to knee arthritis and large Baker cysts and additional calf swelling are reported. Calf swelling was due to true popliteal venous thrombosis and not to the much more common cause of pseudothrombophlebitis. Careful ultrasound examination can differentiate these two causes of calf swelling. Even though all our patients had risk factors for thrombophilia, we do not recommend routine thrombophilia work-up for all arthritis patients in the absence of thrombosis

POPLITEAL VENOUS THROMBOSIS IN JUVENILE ARTHRITIS WITH BAKER CYSTS: REPORT OF 3 CASES

Three pediatric patients with different illnesses leading to knee arthritis and large Baker cysts and additional calf swelling are reported. Calf swelling was due to true popliteal venous thrombosis and not to the much more common cause of pseudothrombophlebitis. Careful ultrasound examination can differentiate these two causes of calf swelling. Even though all our patients had risk factors for thrombophilia, we do not recommend routine thrombophilia work-up for all arthritis patients in the absence of thrombosis

Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) causing respiratory distress syndrome in a newborn infant. A case report

Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD), also known as Scheuthauer Marie-Sainton Syndrome, is a rare autosomal dominant inherited disorder, characterized by general retardation in bone ossification, hypoplastic clavicles and various craniofacial and dental abnormalities. Early diagnosis of CCD can be difficult, because the majority of craniofacial abnormalities become obvious only during adolescence. We present a rare case of CCD with neonatal manifestation and would like to promote the awareness of this rare disorder and the importance of early diagnosis

Unilateral tibia vara in a toddler caused by focal fibrocartilaginous dysplasia

Focal fibrocartilaginous dysplasia (FFCD) of the tibia is a rare tumor like lesion probably caused by a failure of differentiation in the pes anserinus area. The children usually present with unilateral tibia vara and conspicuous walking features. The radiographic appearance of FFCD is pathognomic. In most cases this benign condition undergoes spontaneous resolution. Curettage or corrective osteotomy is only indicated when the deformity is persistent or progressive. We report the case of a 14 months old toddler diagnosed with FFCD. The characteristic radiographic and MRI features are presented. Further, we present for the first time the sonographic appearance of FFCD