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Modified Posterior Vertebral Column Resection for Patients with Thoracolumbar Kyphotic Deformity
Published on: September 16, 2022
Identical twins with progressive kyphoscoliosis and ophthalmoplegia
Maziar Emamikhah1, Gholamali Shahidi2, Elaheh Amini1
1Department of Neurology, Hazrat Rasool Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract:
The possible differential diagnoses for children presenting with kyphoscoliosis, skeletal deformities and ophthalmoplegia are diverse. We present 11-year-old identical twins with these symptoms, with interesting etiological concern for those practicing in the fields of neurology, pediatrics, spine surgery and related specialties. A new presentation for a rare genetic condition was the final diagnosis for our patients. In this movement disorder round we describe our approach to this clinical constellation and discuss clinical significance of this genetic condition.
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