KEY FACTS Terminology General term for any lateral curvature of spine (≥ 10°) Imaging Lateral curvature of spine Returns to midline at ends of curve Rotational component common Most commonly thoracic or thoracolumbar Imaging approach Radiography for initial diagnosis Multiplanar…
Terminology Scoliosis is considered to be present when there is a coronal plane curvature of the spine measuring at least 10°. However, treatment is not generally instituted unless the curvature is > 20-25°. The curvature may be balanced (returning to…
KEY FACTS Terminology Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia (SED) Group of generalized skeletal dysplasias primarily involving vertebrae, proximal epiphyseal centers Affected patients demonstrate short trunk, neck, and limbs with normal hand and foot size Imaging Platyspondyly, vertebral hypoplasia & underossification, abnormal epiphyses ±…
KEY FACTS Terminology Genetic disorder of type I collagen resulting in bone fragility Classified into 4 types based on clinical, genetic, and radiographic criteria You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles…
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KEY FACTS Terminology Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) are inherited lysosomal storage disorders MPS I: Hurler; MPS II: Hunter; MPS III: Sanfillipo; MPS IV: Morquio You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership…
KEY FACTS Terminology Synonym: Trisomy 21 You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
KEY FACTS Terminology Rare autosomal dominant disease from chromosomal 22 defect in which all patients develop CNS tumors Mnemonic for NF2 tumors: M ultiple i nherited s chwannomas, m eningiomas, and e pendymomas (MISME) Top Differential Diagnoses Metastases Hemangioblastomas Nonsyndromic…
KEY FACTS Terminology Synonyms: von Recklinghausen disease, peripheral neurofibromatosis Mesodermal dysplasia with neurofibromas (NFs), spinal deformity, neoplastic and nonneoplastic brain lesions, and cutaneous stigmata Imaging Kyphoscoliosis ± multiple nerve root tumors, plexiform NF, dural ectasia/lateral meningocele Tumors range from tiny…
KEY FACTS Terminology Lateral thoracic meningocele, lateral lumbar meningocele Imaging CSF-filled dural/arachnoidal sac protrudes laterally through neural foramen Pedicular erosion, foraminal enlargement, dural dysplasia Bilateral meningoceles: Consider neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), Marfan syndrome Top Differential Diagnoses Nerve sheath tumor Radicular…