Hereditary multiple exostosis with spinal cord compression

A case of hereditary multiple exostoses successfully operated is reported. The patient, a 15 year-old white brazilian boy, was admitted with tetraplegia and Babinski's sign. Early diagnosis followed by prompt surgery may prevent permanent spinal cord damage.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria 1975-06, Vol.33 (2), p.151-155
Hauptverfasser:	Jorge Facure, J, Facure, N O, Castro, L F
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	por
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Cervical Vertebrae - surgery Exostoses, Multiple Hereditary - complications Exostoses, Multiple Hereditary - genetics Exostoses, Multiple Hereditary - surgery Humans Laminectomy Male Spinal Cord Compression - etiology Spinal Cord Compression - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	A case of hereditary multiple exostoses successfully operated is reported. The patient, a 15 year-old white brazilian boy, was admitted with tetraplegia and Babinski's sign. Early diagnosis followed by prompt surgery may prevent permanent spinal cord damage.
ISSN:	0004-282X