Cervical spine involvement in Larsen's syndrome: a case illustration

Pediatrics. 2003 Jan;111(1):199-201. doi: 10.1542/peds.111.1.199.

Abstract

We present the progressive clinical course of a child with myelopathy attributable to cervical spine abnormalities associated with Larsen's syndrome. After anterior and posterior cervical fusion, his preoperative symptoms of weakness, gait dysfunction, and hyperreflexia have improved at 9-month follow-up. The progressive course and importance of early referral and intervention should be of interest to the general pediatric community.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / diagnosis*
  • Adolescent
  • Cervical Vertebrae / abnormalities*
  • Cervical Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging*
  • Foot Deformities
  • Hearing Loss
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / congenital
  • Joints / abnormalities*
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Sensation Disorders*
  • Syndrome
  • Tracheal Stenosis