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Chest wall deformity and respiratory distress in a 17-year-old patient with achondroplasia: CT and MRI evaluation

Authors :
William H. McAlister
Thomas E. Herman
Marilyn J. Siegel
Source :
Pediatric radiology. 22(3)
Publication Year :
1992

Abstract

A marked thoracic deformity associated with intrathoracic tracheal narrowing was seen in a 17-year-old with achondroplasia and dyspnea. The role of chest deformity and its evaluation by CT and MRI in achondroplastic patients with respiratory symptoms are considered.

Details

ISSN :
03010449
Volume :
22
Issue :
3
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Pediatric radiology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....4c3499a85c4f8465bb9f8e8ba0e1479d