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A case of a thoracic vertebral body dislocation without neurological signs in a child with neurofibromatosis

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In a 10-year-old child with neurofibromatosis, dislocation of a thoracic vertebral body was noted almost by accident; a singular dislocation unaccompanied by neurological symptoms.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Pediatric Hospital “Bambino Gesu”, 48 Via Malcesine, I-00136, Rome, Italy

    S. Fasanelli, M. Colajacomo & P. Gugliantini

  2. Department of Orthopedic “Scoliosis and Vertebral Deformity Center”, Pediatric Hospital “Bambino Gesu”, Palidoro, Italy

    F. La Spesa

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Fasanelli, S., Colajacomo, M., Gugliantini, P. et al. A case of a thoracic vertebral body dislocation without neurological signs in a child with neurofibromatosis. Pediatr Radiol 16, 262–263 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02456304

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