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Journal of Practical Radiology
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(12)1996.
Article
Dans Chinois
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-542956
Résumé
Objective To improve the recognition of nail-patella syndrome(NPS). Methods The pathological,clinical and x-ray features of NPS in 6 cases were analysed with literature reviewed. Results The main diagnostic features of NPS included:(1)There were nail dysplasia and family history;(2) The pathological changes were bilateral,multiple bone and multiple systems involved;(3) Patients had a characteristic tetrad involving the nails,knees,elbows and the presence of iliac horns. Conclusion Based on the typical x-ray findings combined with clinical characteristics,nail-patella syndrome can be suggested.Radiography is one of the best methods for the diagnosis of this disease.