Spondylocostal dysostosis (Jarcho-Levin syndrome)‎ in an Arab family

Abstract EN

There are two distinct forms of eongenital spinal deformities involving the entire vertebral anomalies namely severe and mild forms of Jarcho- آا؛آ ١١٢١،؛ eolumn with short trunk dwarfism Levin syndrome.

We present two new related cases that we believe are the first reported cases among the Arab population.

They are examples of the recessive mild form of the syndrome affecting the entire spine including cervical and sacral regions with multiple rib fusion.

On advising parents regarding the prognosis caution must be paid as many patients show good tolerance of their deformities