During the most recent 3-month follow-up visit, the patient was found to have complete resolution of his gibbus deformity and no changes with his neurologic exam. [surgicalneurologyint.com]

Thoracolumbar kyphosis (or gibbus deformity) is a highly suggestive finding of MPS. [pubs.rsna.org]

Coarsening of facial features with increased body hair, thoracolumbar gibbus, and enlargement of the liver and spleen occur over the first few months leading to diagnosis [medicalhomeportal.org]

Thoracolumbar kyphosis (or gibbus deformity) is a highly suggestive finding of MPS. [pubs.rsna.org]

Sagittal CT image shows thoracolumbar kyphosis (posterior gibbus) as the result of vertebral malformations. [pubs.rsna.org]

These abnormalities can lead to various deformities and deviations of the spinal axis, such as scoliosis and thoracolumbar kyphosis, which can reduce the caliber of the spinal [pubs.rsna.org]

During the most recent 3-month follow-up visit, the patient was found to have complete resolution of his gibbus deformity and no changes with his neurologic exam. [surgicalneurologyint.com]

Both demonstrate severe gibbus deformity centered at L1 causing moderate to severe bony spinal canal stenosis On physical examination, the patient was noted to be alert and [surgicalneurologyint.com]

(a) MRI thoracolumbar spine, sagittal view. (b) CT thoracolumbar spine, sagittal view. [surgicalneurologyint.com]

Coarsening of facial features with increased body hair, thoracolumbar gibbus, and enlargement of the liver and spleen occur over the first few months leading to diagnosis [medicalhomeportal.org]

[…] of the thoracolumbar spine 6 months -12 years Distinctive facial gestalt, with coarsening over time Hepatosplenomegaly Skeletal deformities Joint stiffness - especially distal [medicalhomeportal.org]

Within the first year, skeletal deformities, joint stiffness, and developmental delay may become apparent. [medicalhomeportal.org]

Summary Epidemiology The disorder is underdiagnosed (due to the generally very mild dysmorphism); it is the most frequent MPS in the Netherlands and Australia with respective prevalences of 1/53 0000 and 1/67 000. The frequency of the different subtypes varies between countries: subtype A is more frequent in[…] [orpha.net]

Morquio syndrome: An inherited error in carbohydrate metabolism that results in mucopolysaccharide accumulation and severe skeletal defects. The defects are present at birth and include severe deformity of the spine and chest, short neck, loose and enlarged joints, and irregular ends of the long bones. The[…] [medicinenet.com]

gibbus deformity (Levin et al. 1997) (Fig. 3.11). [rrnursingschool.biz]

Mild thoracolumbar gibbus was noted, with hypoplasia of the first vertebral body (Fig. 3). [sajr.org.za]

[…] vertebral end-plates are irregular, but usually not notched, and tongue-like protrusions arise from the anterior wall of the vertebral body, especially at the apex of the thoracolumbar [rrnursingschool.biz]

gibbus deformity (Levin et al. 1997) (Fig. 3.11). [rrnursingschool.biz]

[…] vertebral end-plates are irregular, but usually not notched, and tongue-like protrusions arise from the anterior wall of the vertebral body, especially at the apex of the thoracolumbar [rrnursingschool.biz]

Platyspondyly becomes less conspicuous along with development of thoracolumbar gibbus. Dumbbell deformity of the long bones is noted. [jmg.bmj.com]

With advancing age, platyspondyly became less conspicuous along with the development of thoracolumbar gibbus, the long bones showed dumbbell deformity and fluffy mega-epiphyses [jmg.bmj.com]

Kyphosis can be in the form of hyperkyphosis or sharp angular gibbus deformity (see 'Gibbus Deformity' below). [rothmanortho.com]

deformity: structural kyphosis from tuberculosis Types of kyphotic deformities Round back Decreased pelvic inclination with thoracolumbar or thoracic kyphosis Caused by tightness [accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com]

Abnormal kyphotic curves are more commonly found in the thoracic or thoracolumbar spine, although they can be cervical. [rothmanortho.com]