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Limb hypotrophy in a child with history of umbilical cord knots. Nerve ultrasound findings

Authors: Daniele Coraci, Silvia Giovannini, Claudia Loreti, Carmen Erra, Luca Padua

Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 1/2019

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We have read with appreciation the paper by Okechi and coworkers about three cases of pediatric fibrolipomatous hamartomas of the median nerve [4]. The authors completed the diagnosis throughout magnetic resonance and ultrasound (US), showing the features of the lesions. These morphological data were used to support surgical intervention. Imaging is very useful for diagnosis. In particular, US is able to quickly show patient’s anatomy and morphological alterations, even in peripheral nerve diseases. Its use in children is recommendable for the high tolerability and the absence of side effects [1, 3]. …

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Title: Limb hypotrophy in a child with history of umbilical cord knots. Nerve ultrasound findings
Authors: Daniele Coraci
Silvia Giovannini
Claudia Loreti
Carmen Erra
Luca Padua
Publication date: 01-01-2019
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 1/2019
Print ISSN: 0340-6199
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1076
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-018-3259-y

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