Juxtaphyseal Intraosseous Hemangioma of Proximal Femur causing Coxa vara and Coxa breva deformity in a growing child

INTRODUCTION: Bony hemangiomas are rare lesions in growing skeleton. Affection of the epiphyseal plate by a bony hemangioma leading to growth retardation is rare. CASE REPORT: We report the radiological picture of a juxtaphyseal osseous hemangioma affecting the capital femoral physis leading to coxa vara and coxa breva deformity. This hemangioma is also a rarity as it has both intracortical and intra medullary components. A diagnostic and therapeutic CT guided core needle biopsy/decompression was performed to confirm the histopathological diagnosis and to decompress the lesion. Patient was treated conservatively with shoe raise and regular checkups and at two year follow-up there were no interval changes noted on the radiographs with patient completely asymptomatic. CONCLUSION: Juxtaphyseal hemangiomas may be amenable to needle decompression, however longer follow will be required to assess the further response.