Fibular hemimelia

J Med Life. 2022 Apr;15(4):587-588. doi: 10.25122/jml-2021-0397.

Abstract

Fibular hemimelia is defined as a partial or complete absence of the fibula. Alongside fibular deformities, there is a wide spectrum of anomalies, foot deformities, and absent rays. A literature review showed only a handful of cases of prenatal diagnosis of fibular hemimelia. It is a rare disorder that might be isolated or associated with visceral anomalies.

Keywords: absent fibula; bowed tibia; prenatal diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Ectromelia* / complications
  • Ectromelia* / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Fibula / abnormalities
  • Fibula / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis