Jarcho-Levin syndrome in Pakistan: a case report and review of 321 cases on the principles of diagnosis and management

Jarcho-Levin syndrome in Pakistan: a case report and review of 321 cases on the principles of diagnosis and management

Abstract Background Jarcho-Levin syndrome (JLS) is a genetic condition that constitutes specific vertebral anomalies combined with coastal or thoracic anomalies due to specific gene mutations. Although the condition is associated typically to Puerto-Ricans, we describe the novel case of JLS in a Pak...

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Main Authors: Imran Asghar, Sheharyar Zameer, Taimoor Ashraf Khan, Muhammad Abdullah Zahid, Muhammad Hamza Khan, Noor Ul Ain Zameer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-05-01
Series:The Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Subjects:
Spondylothoracic dysostosis
Spondylocoastal dysostosis
Thoracic insufficiency
Diagnostic criterion
Vertical expandable prosthetic titanium ribs
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43057-022-00075-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s43057-022-00075-6

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