CASE 900 Published on 26.04.2001

Kyphoscoliosis,hump

Section

Musculoskeletal system

Case Type

Clinical Cases

Authors

I. Kapanadze

Patient

47 years, female

Imaging Findings
5 years hystory of pains in the chest, deformation of chest from the childhood
Discussion
Congenital spine deformities--scoliosis, kyphosis, and lordosis--are due to abnormal vertebral development, and the anomaly is present at birth. Thus, affected children tend to have a curvature noted much earlier in life than typical patients with idiopathic scoliosis. This early development of the deformity has resulted in a tendency for the young child with congenital deformities to receive less than optimal care. Congenital curves tend to be rigid and resistant to correction. The curves are frequently allowed to progress, and because of all the years of growth remaining, large deformities can result. These curves must not be allowed to progress. In many cases, early fusion is necessary, which is preferable to allowing severe curves to develop. Early fusion does not stunt the potential growth because the area of the anomalies and the area that needs to be fused cannot grow in a normal vertical manner as a result of the undeveloped growth plates.
Differential Diagnosis List
Kyphoscoliosis, hump
Final Diagnosis
Kyphoscoliosis, hump
Case information
URL: https://www.eurorad.org/case/900
DOI: 10.1594/EURORAD/CASE.900
ISSN: 1563-4086