Dural ectasia in Marfan syndrome

Case contributed by Ali Hekmatnia
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Known case of Marfan syndrome

Patient Data

Age: 11 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

X-ray shows kyphoscoliosis.

MRI demonstrating pronounced kyphoscoliosis and dural ectasia with posterior vertebral body scalloping and enlarged sacral foramina and increased interpedicular distance.

Case Discussion

This 11 years old girl has an established diagnosis of Marfan syndrome.

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