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Congenital unilateral absence of sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles: a case report and literature review.
- Source :
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Journal of pediatric orthopedics. Part B [J Pediatr Orthop B] 2010 Sep; Vol. 19 (5), pp. 462-4. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Unilateral congenital agenesis of sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles is a rare occurrence. To date, there are only two case reports in the literature. We present a case of a 7-year-old Caucasian boy who was born with torticollis and a cosmetic defect in his neck. An MRI scan of the cervical spine and shoulder confirmed the absence of the right sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles. No other significant congenital anomalies were detected. The patient has been followed-up for 7 years with no functional disabilities.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1473-5865
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of pediatric orthopedics. Part B
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20647939
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/BPB.0b013e32833ce404