J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1976 Jun;11(2):277-280. 10.4055/jkoa.1976.11.2.277.

Familial Absence of the Patella: A Report of three Members is a Family

Abstract

Bilateral absence of the patella as an isolated congenital abnormality is an extremly rare condition. Three members in a family were found to be afflicted with the condition. Clinical examination failed to reveal any stigmata of hereditary osteo-onychodysplasia.


MeSH Terms

Christianity
Congenital Abnormalities
Humans
Nail-Patella Syndrome
Patella*
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