Scoliosis in a patient with lipodystrophy--treatment difficulties and literature review
A 12 year-old Chinese schoolgirl presented with left-sided scoliosis at the age of 9 years. She has a rare defect in lipid metabolism, which is not known to be associated with spinal deformity. Her scoliotic curve deteriorated despite bracing. We report a rare occurrence of scoliosis in patient with...
Main Authors: | Lim, H.H., Chong, C.S. |
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Format: | Article |
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Malaysian Medical Association
1999
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