Spondylocarpotarsal synostosis: a rare case of vertebral segmentation defect

Indian J Pediatr. 2009 Apr;76(4):417-9. doi: 10.1007/s12098-009-0017-1. Epub 2009 Feb 10.

Abstract

Spondylocarpotarsal synostosis (SS) is a disorder of abnormal vertebral segmentation. Clinically manifest as kyphoscoliosis/scoliosis with characteristic radiographic findings vertebral, carpal and tarsal bone fusion. It is inherited as an autosomal recessive disorder. The present study report a case of SS and describe the clinical and radiological manifestations. In addition to classical signs, neuroimaging revealed cervical spine abnormalities, further supporting the importance of spine imaging in such cases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carpal Bones / abnormalities*
  • Child
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kyphosis / complications
  • Kyphosis / pathology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Scoliosis / complications
  • Scoliosis / pathology
  • Spondylitis / complications*
  • Synostosis / complications*
  • Synostosis / diagnosis*
  • Tarsal Bones / abnormalities*