Acrodysostosis and spinal canal involvement.

Authors

• Georges Abi Lahoud
• Nohra Chalouhi
• Pascal Jabbour

Publication/Presentation Date

1-1-2014

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Acrodysostosis is a rare syndrome characterized by peripheral dysostosis, nasal hypoplasia, and frequently mental retardation. Only two adult cases of acrodysostosis have been reported to have neurological symptoms.

CASE DESCRIPTION: We report one additional adult case that presented with signs of spinal cord compression from spinal stenosis, and make the first histologic description in the literature of the bony anomalies seen in acrodysostosis. The patient had a T3 to T5 laminectomy and experienced a complete recovery.

CONCLUSIONS: Special attention should be given to these patients to detect signs of spinal stenosis, as early decompression can lead to neurological recovery.

Volume

82

Issue

3-4

First Page

9

Last Page

11

ISSN

1878-8769

Published In/Presented At

Lahoud, G. A., Chalouhi, N., & Jabbour, P. (2014). Acrodysostosis and spinal canal involvement. World neurosurgery, 82(3-4), . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2013.03.071

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

23548849

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article