Abstract

Described as asymptomatic and an incidental finding on a plain x-ray film, the "pelvic digit" is a rare congenital anomaly. A 35-year-old man is of a rare symptomatic pelvic digit that warranted surgical excision. Its importance lies in its differentiation from acquired abnormalities due to trauma such as myositis ossificans and avulsion injuries of pelvis. If this entity is kept in mind, unnecessary investigations or interventions can be avoided.

Details

Title
The pelvic digit ''eleventh finger"
Author
Rao, P; Pandey, Vivek; Thakur, Ajay; Acharya, Kiran
Pages
97-98
Publication year
2009
Publication date
Jan 2009
Publisher
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd.
ISSN
00195413
e-ISSN
19983727
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
862734374
Copyright
Copyright Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd Jan 2009