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kabuli
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09/28/05 - 01:57 AM

2. A 5-year old boy is seen because of torticollis, clumsiness and gait difficulties for the past month. Which one of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

a] behavior disorder

b] problem with vision

c] cerebellar damage

d] atlantoaxial subluxation

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ARJ
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09/28/05 - 04:57 AM

Probably C

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11/07/07 - 02:23 PM

answer?

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11/07/07 - 02:28 PM

atlanto axial subluxation

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11/07/07 - 04:35 PM

darkhorse wrote:
atlanto axial subluxation

GOOD JOB DARKHORSE

nod

down syndrome with AAI
symptomatic AAI include easy fatiguability, difficulties in walking, abnormal gait, neck pain, limited neck mobility, torticollis (head tilt), incoordination and clumsiness, sensory deficits, spasticity, hyperreflexia

http://www.ds-health.com/aai.htm

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