Pediatric Congenital Insensitivity To Pain

  • Etiology: Hereditary neuropathy or myelomeningocele
  • Imaging Radiograph: Limb fractures with prominent periosteal reaction and exuberant callus formation
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  • Complications:
  • Treatment: Prevent further injuries
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Radiology Cases of Congenital Insensitivity To Pain

Radiograph of congenital insensitivity to pain resulting in exuberant periosteal reaction
AP (left) and lateral (right) radiographs of the left femur show a normal post operative appearance to the left hip plate and screws. There is exuberant periosteal reaction present along the femur. There is an irregular lucency in the distal femoral metaphysis.