Key result
Two achondroplasia cases present with severe neurological complications including hydrocephalus and spastic paraparesis.
Why the study?
Neurological symptoms in achondroplasia are not well characterized and require detailed description and discussion.
Design
Case report
Authors
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Neurological complications may warrant monitoring in achondroplasia; case reports leave open prevalence and management questions.
Case Report (n=2)
Highlights severe neurological complications, such as hydrocephalus and spinal cord compression, that can occur in patients with achondroplasia.
Bergström et al. (1971) conducted a case report in Achondroplasia (n=2). Achondroplasia was evaluated on Neurological symptoms. Two cases of achondroplasia presented with severe neurological complications, including congenital hydrocephalus, spastic paraparesis, and rapidly progressive bilateral lumbosacral rhizopathy.
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