Atlantoaxial instability in a case of Maroteaux–Lamy syndrome

Abstract

A relatively rare report of an 8-year-old girl with Maroteaux–Lamy syndrome that is Type VI mucopolysaccharidosis who presented with symptoms of spastic quadriparesis related to atlantoaxial instability is presented. Atlantoaxial stabilization resulted in rapid and sustained neurological recovery.

Keywords

• atlantoaxial instability
• maroteaux–lamy syndrome
• mucopolysaccharidosis