Boy was admitted for a spinal tumor causing torticollis


Problem: A 5½-year-old boy was admitted for a spinal tumor causing torticollis. The nodular tumor developed at the lateral border of the right C3-4 foramen, had calcification/ossification at its periphery, and was accompanied by a huge edematous reaction of the scalene muscles. The patient underwent an extensive work-up by pediatric oncologists. A biopsy was requested because of high suspicion of malignancy. At surgery, the lesion was benign on frozen sections and a complete ostectomy was performed. The patient made a rapid and complete recovery. Which of the following best describes the status of the patient's neck in CASE B? Want Assignment Help? Question 46Answer a. spinal deformity b. ataxic c. hypotonic d. muscle spasm e. myoparesis

 

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