Prenatal Detection of a Case of Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency(PFFD)

Proximal femoral focal deficiency (pffd) is a developmental disorder of the proximal segment of the femur and acetabulum, resulting in shortening of the affected limb and impairment of the function. it is a spectrum of congenital osseous anomalies characterized by a deficiency in the structure of the proximal femur. it is a sporadic disorder with an increased incidence in infants of diabetic mothers. abnormality ranges from aplasia/hypoplasia of the entire femur to complete absence of the proximal end. the disorder is more commonly unilateral and is apparent at birth; however, bilateral involvement is also rarely seen.