
Imaging in a case of classic Trevor’s disease
Author(s) -
Aruna R Patil,
Apurva Javalgi,
Manohara Babu,
Shivakumar Subramaniyam
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
indian journal of musculoskeletal radiology.
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2582-3396
DOI - 10.25259/ijmsr_25_2021
Subject(s) - epiphysis , osteochondroma , medicine , lesion , dysplasia , metaphysis , anatomy , fibrous dysplasia , pathology
Trevor’s disease, also known as dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica, is a rare developmental bone dysplasia, characterized by benign osteocartilaginous overgrowth pathologically indistinguishable from osteochondroma. The lesion arises from epiphysis more so on the medial aspect of long bones resulting in painless or painful deformities and limb length discrepancies. Imaging plays an important role in diagnosis as the features are characteristic in an appropriate demographic background. We report a case of Trevor’s disease in a 2-year male with multifocal involvement and characteristic imaging findings.