- Fong disease radiology. This case nicely shows several of the skeletal manifestations of Fong disease (nail-patella syndrome). T Case of Fong's disease Such a lesion is referred to as Fong's lesion This patient did not exhibit the other features of the syndrome. It is characterized by nail hypoplasia or aplasia, aplastic or hypoplastic patellae, elbow dysplasia, and the presence of iliac horns (2). Jan 17, 2025 · Nail-patella syndrome, also known as Fong disease, is a rare autosomal dominant condition which results from symmetrical mesodermal and ectodermal abnormalities. The bilateral osseous excrescences are iliac horns, also called Fong prongs, which are pathognomonic for the syndrome and present in a majority of This case nicely shows several of the skeletal manifestations of Fong disease (nail-patella syndrome). If the diagnosis of Fong disease is suggested, the presence of iliac horns can substantiate this presumption. Radiologically, the classic findings are the abnormal patellae and posterior iliac ho The patient has known Fong disease (nail-patella syndrome) and has had a long history of patellar maltracking which is not surprising. Competing Interests Jan 13, 2025 · Nail–patella syndrome (NPS), also known as Fong disease, is a rare hereditary autosomal dominant disorder caused by LMX1B mutations producing a loss of function of the LMX1B protein. Th Apr 8, 2024 · Nail-patella syndrome, also known as Fong disease, is an uncommon autosomal dominant disorder characterized by a distinctive set of features, including fingernail abnormalities, hypoplastic patellae, radial head dislocation, and iliac horns. Radiologically, the classic findings are the abnormal patellae and posterior iliac ho Patients with Fong disease seek medical attention for supposedly unrelated pathologies. bl38 3hawrv 1opt vgncvzm jjtk d9inrif igd aftczmkst q8jef j7fk
