PANNERS-DISEASE - X-RAY, MR-IMAGING FINDINGS AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Panner's disease, avascular necrosis of the capitellum, was first desc ribed on X-ray examination of the elbow. It represents a major threat to the elbow joint integrity, and it is important to diagnose early. P anner's disease occurs most commonly in young children who play baseba ll, and in competitive gymnasts. Although considered a rare entity, it probably is underdiagnosed. We present the X-ray and MR imaging findi ngs in a young boy with Panner's disease. The MR imaging findings in P anner's disease have not been previously reported. (C) 1996 Elsevier S cience Ltd.