Scoliotic deformity and asymptomatic cervical syrinx in a 9 year old with caudal regression syndrome

Ankur Singh; Seema Kapoor; Gaurav Pradhan; V K Gautam; Simmi K Ratan

doi:10.4103/1817-1745.106476

Scoliotic deformity and asymptomatic cervical syrinx in a 9 year old with caudal regression syndrome

J Pediatr Neurosci. 2012 Sep;7(3):191-3. doi: 10.4103/1817-1745.106476.

Authors

Ankur Singh¹, Seema Kapoor, Gaurav Pradhan, V K Gautam, Simmi K Ratan

Affiliation

¹ Department of Pediatrics, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India.

Abstract

We report late presentation of caudal regression syndrome in a 9 year old presenting with a scoliotic deformity. She in addition had an asymptomatic cervical syrinx and vitiligo. We discuss the reasons for this unusual constellation of symptomatology present in our case.

Keywords: Caudal regression syndrome; cervical syrinx; vitiligo.

Publication types

Case Reports