Veeramani, A.K.L., Higgins, P., Butler, S., Donaldson, M.D.C., Dougan, E., Duncan, R., Murday, V. and Ahmed, S.F. (2009) Diagnostic use of skeletal survey in suspected skeletal dysplasia. Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology, 1(6), p. 270. (doi: 10.4274/jcrpe.v1i6.270)
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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.4274/jcrpe.v1i6.270
Abstract
<p><b>Objective:</b> To review the practice of skeletal surveys in cases of suspected skeletal dysplasia.</p> <p><b>Methods:</b> Retrospective review of records of patients with suspected skeletal dysplasia between December 1997 and December 2005.</p> <p><b>Results:</b> A diagnosis of a specific skeletal dysplasia was reached in 155 out of a total of 285 suspected cases (54%). In 260 (91%), a record of radiological examination was available and out of these cases, 91 (35%) had a full skeletal survey. A diagnosis was reached in 79% of cases that had a full skeletal survey and in 44% of cases that had a limited survey. A possible skeletal dysplasia was excluded in 44 out of 260 (17%) cases. In 79 out of 260 (30%) cases, skeletal abnormalities were present but a clear diagnosis could not be reached. Over the period of study, there was no clear change in the practice of performing x-rays and the rate of reaching a diagnosis.</p> <p><b>Conclusion:</b> A clear diagnosis of skeletal dysplasia is not possible in a third of cases and there is a need for greater access to multidisciplinary input.</p>
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Duncan, Dr Roderick and Donaldson, Dr Malcolm and Ahmed, Professor Syed Faisal |
Authors: | Veeramani, A.K.L., Higgins, P., Butler, S., Donaldson, M.D.C., Dougan, E., Duncan, R., Murday, V., and Ahmed, S.F. |
Subjects: | R Medicine > R Medicine (General) |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Clinical Specialities |
Journal Name: | Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology |
ISSN: | 1308-5727 |
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