Myositis ossificans in an infant.


Published online: Sep 27 1996

V Gombault, H De Boeck, and P De Smet.

Pediatric Orthopedic Department, A.Z. - V.U.B., Laarbeeklaan, Brussels, Belgium.

Abstract

We report a 15-month-old girl with myositis ossificans at the shoulder. Because of the unusual presentation at this age the differential diagnosis with osteomyelitis or a tumoral process had to be considered. It had a benign evolution without specific treatment.

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