Thoracic spinal stenosis in two brothers due to vitamin D-resistant rickets.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
X-linked hypophosphataemic vitamin D-resistant rickets is a rare cause of spinal canal stenosis. Two brothers with this condition presented in adulthood with thoracic myelopathy due to spinal canal stenosis. Both were treated by laminectomy using diamond-tipped burrs, with symptomatic improvement.
Medical subject headings
- Hypophosphatemia, Familial
- Spinal Stenosis
Anatomy
- thoracic spine