Foot deformity in frontometaphyseal dysplasia (Gorlin-Cohen syndrome): A case report

A case of frontometaphyseal dysplasia (Gorlin-Cohen syndrome) in a child is described. The boy showed characteristic musculoskeletal changes, and had bilateral symptomatic cavovarus deformities of the feet. Surgical management of the foot deformities and the outcome are discussed.

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Published in:The Journal of foot and ankle surgery 2000-03, Vol.39 (2), p.131-135
Main Authors: Vinay, Saraph, Andreas, Roposch, Bernhard, Zwick Ernst, Gerhardt, Steinwender
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abnormalities, Multiple
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Contracture - pathology
correction
Diseases of the osteoarticular system
Equinus Deformity - pathology
Face - abnormalities
Follow-Up Studies
foot deformities
Foot Deformities, Congenital - pathology
Foot Deformities, Congenital - surgery
Forefoot, Human - abnormalities
frontometaphyseal dysplasia
Gorlin-Cohen syndrome
Hand Deformities, Congenital - pathology
Humans
Male
Malformations and congenital and or hereditary diseases involving bones. Joint deformations
Medical sciences
Syndrome
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:A case of frontometaphyseal dysplasia (Gorlin-Cohen syndrome) in a child is described. The boy showed characteristic musculoskeletal changes, and had bilateral symptomatic cavovarus deformities of the feet. Surgical management of the foot deformities and the outcome are discussed.
ISSN:1067-2516
1542-2224
DOI:10.1016/S1067-2516(00)80038-1