Spondylocostal dysostosis with split cord malformation in a resource-limited setting: A case report

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Radiology Case Reports Pub Date : 2025-06-27 DOI:10.1016/j.radcr.2025.06.013

Kidus Demelash MD , Suleiman Belay MD , Haymanot Alebachew MD , Gebreegziabher Hailay MD , Fire Yishar MD , Abate Weldetsadik MD

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Abstract

Spondylocostal dysostosis (SCD) is a rare congenital disorder marked by severe vertebral and rib malformations, often resulting in thoracic insufficiency and respiratory issues. This report presents an 11-day-old neonate with persistent respiratory distress and chest wall deformities, found to have multiple rib agenesis, vertebral segmentation defects, and an associated split cord malformation (SCM). Although early surgical intervention can improve outcomes, the family chose conservative management due to accessibility and socioeconomic factors. The case highlights the complexities of managing Spondylocostal dysostosis (SCD), particularly when complicated by split cord malformation (SCM), and emphasizes the need for early diagnosis, comprehensive imaging, and individualized treatment strategies to optimize prognosis.

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在资源有限的情况下，伴有脊髓裂裂畸形的脊柱侧凸畸形：1例报告

脊椎骨发育不良（SCD）是一种罕见的先天性疾病，其特征是严重的椎体和肋骨畸形，通常导致胸功能不全和呼吸问题。本报告报告了一个11天大的新生儿，持续呼吸窘迫和胸壁畸形，发现有多根肋骨发育不全，椎体分割缺陷，并伴有脊髓裂畸形（SCM）。尽管早期手术干预可以改善预后，但由于可及性和社会经济因素，该家庭选择了保守治疗。该病例强调了处理脊柱侧凸不全（SCD）的复杂性，特别是当合并脊髓裂畸形（SCM）时，并强调了早期诊断、综合成像和个性化治疗策略的必要性，以优化预后。

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Radiology Case Reports Medicine-Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

CiteScore

1.10

自引率

0.00%

发文量

1074

审稿时长

30 days

期刊介绍： The content of this journal is exclusively case reports that feature diagnostic imaging. Categories in which case reports can be placed include the musculoskeletal system, spine, central nervous system, head and neck, cardiovascular, chest, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, multisystem, pediatric, emergency, women''s imaging, oncologic, normal variants, medical devices, foreign bodies, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, molecular imaging, ultrasonography, imaging artifacts, forensic, anthropological, and medical-legal. Articles must be well-documented and include a review of the appropriate literature.