Isolated intrauterine femoral fracture in an otherwise normal fetus

J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2008 Feb;34(1):92-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1447-0756.2007.00707.x.

Abstract

Multiple fractures of the long bones can be seen in the intrauterine period as a result of disorders such as skeletal dysplasias or maternal trauma, but isolated intrauterine femoral fracture is an extremely rare condition. Congenital short femur should be kept in mind, especially during the intrauterine period in the differential diagnosis. We report a case diagnosed as isolated femoral fracture in the 34th gestational week with post-partum confirmation of the diagnosis by X-rays and physical examination.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Femoral Fractures / diagnosis*
  • Femoral Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Femoral Fractures / embryology*
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Trimester, Third
  • Prenatal Diagnosis*
  • Radiography
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal