Management of scoliosis in a pediatric patient with lysyl hydroxylase-3 deficiency: a case report

Abstract

Abstract Background A rare case report of lysyl hydroxylases deficiency undergoing scoliosis surgery. Case presentation An 8-year-old Persian patient with a known case of lysyl hydroxylases deficiency presented with scoliosis. On physical examination, he had course facial hair, elbow flexion contracture, and knee flexion contracture. He had a history of eye surgery, clubfoot, and hearing problems. He underwent scoliosis surgery with growing rod instrumentation. Conclusion Surgery can be done in these patients with caution, and the surgeon and anesthesiologist should be aware of potential complications during and after surgery.

Keywords

• Lysyl hydroxylase-3 deficiency
• Case report
• Scoliosis