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Patella aplasia or hypoplasia

Aplasia ou hipoplasia da patela (rótula)

Category

Definition

Isolated patella aplasia-hypoplasia is an extremely rare genetic condition characterised by congenital absence or marked reduction of the patellar bone. This condition may present with discomfort or abnormal gait. Confirmation is through verification of the reduced or absent patella by imaging

Index Terms

Patella aplasia or hypoplasiaRudimentary patellaPatella aplasia or hypoplasia, unilateralPatella aplasia or hypoplasia, bilateral