An atypical case of segmental spinal dysgenesis |
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Authors: | Elodie Zana François Chalard Keyvan Mazda Guy Sebag |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Paediatric Imaging, Hôpital Robert Debré, 48 boulevard Sérurier, 75019 Paris, France;(2) Department of Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Hôpital Robert Debré, Paris, France |
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Abstract: | Spinal segmental dysgenesis is a complex closed dysraphism. The diagnostic criteria are: lumbar or thoracolumbar vertebral dysgenesis causing kyphosis, focal spinal cord narrowing without exiting roots, deformity of the lower limbs and paraplegia or paraparesis. We present a newborn who showed atypical features of bifocal spinal cord narrowing, without any vertebral abnormality at the proximal level. This seems to be a variant of this rare entity, whose early diagnosis is important, as surgical stabilisation of the spine is required. |
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Keywords: | Spine Congenital Spinal segmental dysgenesis Children |
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