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Indication

This is a clinical test intended for Help: Diagnosis, Mutation Confirmation

Clinical summary

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Imported from OMIM

Legg-Calve-Perthes disease (LCPD) is characterized by loss of circulation to the femoral head, resulting in avascular necrosis in a growing child. Clinical pictures of the disease vary, depending on the phase of disease progression through ischemia, revascularization, fracture and collapse, and repair and remodeling of the bone. The disease occurs more frequently in boys, and most patients tend to be shorter than their peers. Both familial and isolated cases of LCPD have been reported (summary by Chen et al., 2004).

Clinical features

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Imported from Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)

  • Short stature
  • Delayed skeletal maturation
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes disease

Conditions tested

Target population

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Individuals whose clinical findings are consistent with the specific disorder.

Citations

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Clinical validity

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Clinical utility

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