Abstract
Congenital kyphoscoliosis (CKS) results from abnormal vertebral chondrification. Congenital fibrous bands occur in several locations with variable impact on vertebral development. We report a previously unreported case of a female infant with CKS presenting with an L2 hypoplastic vertebra and a costo-vertebral fibrous band extending to the skin in the form of a dimple. We also describe the therapeutic approach, consisting of surgical excision of the fibrous band and postoperative fulltime bracing, with a 7-year follow-up. We recommend a high index of suspicion in any unusual presentation of CKS and insist on case by case management in such cases.
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Eid, T., Ghostine, B., Kreichaty, G. et al. Congenital costo-vertebral fibrous band and congenital kyphoscoliosis: a previously unreported combination. Eur Spine J 22 (Suppl 3), 424–428 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-012-2570-y
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