Pregnancy and maternal proximal focal femoral deficiency. A case report

Marotz, R.J.; Johnson, T.R.; Wheelock, J.B.; Kaminski, P.F.

Journal of Reproductive Medicine 28(11): 798-800

1983


ISSN/ISBN: 0024-7758
PMID: 6655639
Document Number: 211673
Proximal focal femoral deficiency is a rare form of disproportionate dwarfism. This case report illustrates the common complications associated with it: ambulatory difficulty, abdominal and back pain and absolute cephalopelvic disproportion. The common findings of pelvic contraction in disproportionate dwarfs generally requires delivery by cesarean section.

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