Management of scoliosis in a pediatric patient with lysyl hydroxylase-3 deficiency: a case report
Management of scoliosis in a pediatric patient with lysyl hydroxylase-3 deficiency: a case report

Management of scoliosis in a pediatric patient with lysyl hydroxylase-3 deficiency: a case report

J Med Case Rep. 2024 Oct 13;18(1):474. doi: 10.1186/s13256-024-04822-7.

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: A rare case report of lysyl hydroxylases deficiency undergoing scoliosis surgery.

CASE PRESENTATION: An 8-year-old Persian patient with a known case of lysyl hydroxylases deficiency presented with scoliosis. On physical examination, he had course facial hair, elbow flexion contracture, and knee flexion contracture. He had a history of eye surgery, clubfoot, and hearing problems. He underwent scoliosis surgery with growing rod instrumentation.

CONCLUSION: Surgery can be done in these patients with caution, and the surgeon and anesthesiologist should be aware of potential complications during and after surgery.

PMID:39396037 | DOI:10.1186/s13256-024-04822-7