Spondylometaphyseal Dysplasia Corner Fracture (Sutcliffe) Type

Indian J Pediatr. 2016 Oct;83(10):1191-4. doi: 10.1007/s12098-016-2121-3. Epub 2016 Apr 30.

Abstract

Spondylometaphyseal dysplasia corner fracture type (Sutcliffe) is an uncommon form of skeletal dysplasia which has some unique imaging features. The differential diagnoses include other forms of spondylometaphyseal dysplasias and non-accidental injury. The case report describes a child with typical imaging findings of this clinical entity with a brief discussion of the diagnostic clue and differential diagnoses.

Keywords: Corner fracture; Skeletal dysplasia; Spondylometaphyseal dysplasia; Sutcliffe type.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Fractures, Bone*
  • Humans
  • Osteochondrodysplasias*
  • Radiography

Supplementary concepts

  • Strudwick syndrome