Neurodevelopmental scoliosis

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Cerebral palsy. Worsening lower spinal curve.

Patient Data

Age: 4 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Sitting film. Baclofen pump. Gastrostomy.

Left-convex lumbar scoliosis. No vertebral abnormality. Left-sided heart and stomach.

Case Discussion

Several features of this x-ray point to an underlying neurodevelopmental cause for the scoliosis.

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