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scoliosis CHORUS

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Location: http://chorus.rad.mcw.edu/doc/01072.html

Description: scoliosis notes, links & illustrations. Scoliosis as a radiological sign

* 1. idiopathic adolescent
* 9:1 F:M
* 12-18y
* 2. painful - osteoid osteoma of a pedicle
* 3. post radiation - rx of Wilm's tumor on affected side
o d/t cartilage damage
o proportional to dose
o worse if rx at younger age

Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Funaki
Institution: CHORUS
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Language: English

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Added: Thu Jan 31 2002
Last Modified: Mon Aug 03 2009