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?: (A) Kyphoscoliosis, (B) Lordosis, (C) Scheurmanns disease, (D) Kochs spine
Answer is A. *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