Genu varum deformity due to premature epiphyseal closure after treatment with isotretinoin for neuroblastoma: A case report
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DOI: 10.1177/2309499020924483
Abstract: Isotretinoin, a vitamin A derivative, is known to induce premature epiphyseal closure. We report the case of a 9-year-old boy with neuroblastoma who demonstrated premature epiphyseal closure after 1 year of isotretinoin treatment (72.3 mg/m2/day).… read more here.
Keywords: genu varum; premature epiphyseal; epiphyseal closure;