• J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jan 2021

    Case Reports

    Progressive Thoracic Kyphoscoliosis leading to Paraplegia in a Child with Neurofibromatosis Type-1.

    • Sumeera Matee, Saeed Bin Ayaz, and Uzma Bashir.
    • Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Combined Military Hospital, Mangla, Punjab, Pakistan.
    • J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2021 Jan 1; 31 (1): 98-100.

    AbstractIn this case report we describe a case of a 13-year male with neurofibromatosis type-1, who had been suffering from progressive thoracic kyphoscoliosis that resulted in spinal cord compression and paraplegia. The report is meant to highlight the importance of timely detection and adequate follow-up of spinal deformities, associated with neurofibromatosis. Such deformities, if not effectively addressed, may progress corresponding to skeletal growth and lead to secondary problems, as was seen in our patient, who ultimately developed paraplegia. Key Words: Neurofibromatosis, Kyphoscoliosis, Paraplegia.

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