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Rachis MRI detecting the presence of GAG around the dens of the epistropheus and the anomalies of spinal canal's diameter.
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In this occasion, a rachis MRI evidenced GAG storages around the dens of the epistropheus and diameter reduction of upper cervical spinal canal (Figure 1).
Dorsal scoliosis.
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At inspection, limbs and head stereotyped movements and a convex right dorsal scoliosis (Figure 2) were observed.
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Straightening of rachis's curve.
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On examination, a typical face, a sagittal scoliosis with straight physiological curves of the rachis (Figure 3), tetraplegia with generalized muscle weakness, and hypertonia localized to arms with no trunk and head control were observed.