Rib displacement threatening the spinal cord in a scoliotic child with neurofibromatosis

Pediatr Radiol. 1995;25(1):58-9. doi: 10.1007/BF02020851.

Abstract

About 30% of children with neurofibromatosis are affected by scoliosis usually due to bony dysplasia and/or neurogenic tumors. We report the case of a scoliotic girl with type 1 neurofibromatosis presenting with a costovertebral dislocation at the apex of the spinal curvature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Neurofibromatosis 1 / complications*
  • Neurofibromatosis 1 / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography
  • Ribs / abnormalities*
  • Ribs / diagnostic imaging
  • Scoliosis / complications*
  • Scoliosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Spinal Cord Injuries / etiology