Pediatrics: Case #3

3 year old who presents for follow-up of bony abnormalities.

In this child with the findings of acroosteolysis (distal amputations) and tethering of multiple growth plates the findings would be typical of which one of the following disorders:

a) multiple trauma
b) meningococcemia
c) sickle cell disease
d) multifocal osteomyelitis

Answer

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