Wednesday 9 August 2017

Iliac horn MCQ | PGI Nov 2017 Preparations MCQ


Iliac horn’ is seen in 

A. Achondroplasia 
B. Muco-polysaccharodosis 
C. Nail patella syndrome 
D. Tuberous sclerosis in posterior horn
E. None of the above.



Ans. (C) Nail patella syndrome :
• ‘Iliac horn’ is seen in Nail patella syndrome.
• NPS:- It an autosomal dominant trait characterised by multiple osseous abnormalities primarily affecting elbows and knees, nail dysplasia, absence of Patella and nephropathy.
Bony spine arises from posterior aspect of iliac horn.