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- Title
A not to be missed cause in a child with atraumatic limp.
- Authors
W. H., BOO; P. Y., Lee
- Abstract
Children with musculoskeletal symptoms are commonly seen by general practitioners (GPs). Those that present with atraumatic limp pose a particular diagnostic challenge. Although uncommon, Perthes disease (PD) is an important cause of atraumatic limp in children and may result in debilitating consequences if missed. We put forward a case of delayed diagnosis of PD in a child, thus highlighting the need for a greater index of suspicion among GPs in approaching any child with a limp.
- Subjects
GENERAL practitioners; LEGG-Calve-Perthes disease; JUVENILE diseases; DIAGNOSIS
- Publication
Malaysian Family Physician, 2019, Vol 14, Issue 3, p68
- ISSN
1985-207X
- Publication type
Article