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  • Title: Progressive congenital torticollis in VATER association syndrome.
    Author: Al Kaissi A, Ben Chehida F, Safi H, Nassib N, Ben Ghachem M, Gharbi H, Grill F.
    Journal: Spine (Phila Pa 1976); 2006 May 20; 31(12):E376-8. PubMed ID: 16721283.
    Abstract:
    STUDY DESIGN: A family study to reach the diagnosis of a multiple malformation syndrome. OBJECTIVE: To determine the cause of torticollis, in a patient with the VATER association. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: The VATER association is a combination of vertebral anomalies, anal stenosis, tracheo-esophageal fistula, and radial anomalies. It needs a multidisciplinary approach with a major input from orthopedic surgeons. Torticollis in this condition has not been reported before. METHODS: Detailed family history and radiologic study using plain radiographs and three-dimensional-reconstruction. RESULTS: Bony abnormalities at the base of the skull and upper cervical vertebrae were found. CONCLUSIONS: It is postulated that the bony abnormalities were the underlying cause of the neurologic problem.
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