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Fibrous cortical defect - proximal fibula

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: 16 years
Gender: Female

Small lucency with well-defined sclerotic rim in the proximal fibular. 

Case Discussion

Fibrous cortical defect of  the proximal fibula of a 16 year old female. 

Case courtesy of Bob Cook, MD. Western Memorial Regional Hospital Corner Brook, Newfoundland.

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