Scoliosis in association with the 22q11.2 deletion syndrome: an observational study.

Jelle F HomansVyaas G M BaldewRob C BrinkMoyo C KruytTom P C SchlösserMichiel L HoubenVincent F X DeeneyTerrence B CrowleyRené M CasteleinDonna M McDonald-McGinn

Published in: Archives of disease in childhood (2018)

Clinicians should be aware that scoliosis is highly prevalent (48%-49%) in association with 22q11.2DS, irrespective of other clinical features (eg, the presence of CHD). Furthermore, 22q11.2DS may provide insights into the causes of AIS.

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palliative care
case report