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Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease

Orpha number ORPHA97337
Synonym(s) Aseptic necrosis of patella
Osteochondrosis of patella
Prevalence Unknown
Inheritance -
Age of onset -
ICD-10
  • M92.4
OMIM -
UMLS
  • C0264096
  • C1504517
MeSH -
MedDRA
  • 10063585
SNOMED CT
  • 203389008

Summary

Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease is a type of osteochondrosis affecting the attachment of the patellar tendon to the patella and characterised by tenderness and localized swelling of the patella. Prevalence is unknown. This disease occurs mostly in adolescents, especially in young male athletes practising sport. Bone fragmentation of the inferior portion of the patella may occur. It results from contusion or traction tendinitis of the proximal attachment of the patella tendon, followed by de novo calcification. The course of the disease is usually self-limited and benign.


Last update: December 2007

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