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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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The following is an X-ray of a 13year old child presenting with difficulty in breathing and gradually developing respiratory compromise. What is the diagnosis?
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The correct answer is  *Kyphoscoliosis May be developmental or congenital. *In severe forms especially congenital thorasic insufficiency May be seen due to pulmonary hypoplasia. *In such a scenario the patient may require a per emptive thoracoplasty to allow development of lungs and avoid hypoplasia. Ref:Campbell's 13th/e p.1901