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Category: Volume 06 Issue 02 February 2018
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Title: Case of Isolated Hemivertebra

Authors: Nissar Moopan, Rajesh S M

 DOI:  https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v6i2.33

Abstract

Hemi vertebra is a rare vertebral defect in which there will be lack of formation of one half of vertebral body due to defect in mesenchymal anlage at 4-6 weeks of gestational age.  It’s a common cause of congenital scoliosis. Incidence rate is 3-5 in 1000 live births.

Keywords: Isolated Hemivertebra, Congenital scoliosis, Antenatal diagnosis.

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Corresponding Author

Dr Nissar Moopan

Junior Resident, Dept. of Paediatrics,

KMC Mangalore, Manipal University Pin: 575001

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