Spondylocostal dysostosis with type II split cord malformation: A report of a rare case and brief review of the literature

Abstract

Spondylocostal dysostosis (Jarcho Levin syndrome) is a rare costovertebral malformation syndrome that will result in restrictive pulmonary physiology. It manifests its major components at birth. Split cord malformation, together with spondylocostal dysostosis, is even rarer. We hereby report our experience with diagnosing 1 infant with spondylocostal dysostosis and type II split cord malformation using computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. We also present a concise summary of previously published case reports and case series involving patients with concurrent spondylocostal dysostosis and split cord malformations.

Keywords

• Diastomatomyelia
• Jarcho Levin syndrome
• Spondylocostal dysostosis
• Type II split cord malformations