Article
Gaucher Disease: An Unusual Cause of Knee Pain.
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews - 1 Oct 2022
Gigis Ioannis, Pitsilos Charalampos, Samoladas Efthimios, Pavlopoulos Charalampos, Hytiroglou Prodromos, Ditsios Konstantinos, Papadopoulos Pericles
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Gaucher disease (GD) is a genetic lysosomal disorder leading to storage of the glycolipid molecule glucocerebroside in macrophages, causing multiorgan dysfunction. Bone marrow involvement may result in painful bone crisis and hematologic disturbance. CASE REPORT: We present a case of a 13-year-old adolescent boy with right knee pain. Radiograph and magnetic resonance imaging of the distal femur...
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