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The following is an X-ray of a 13year old child presenting with difficulty in breathing and gradually developing respiratory compromise. What is the diagnosis?

A
Kyphoscoliosis
B
Lordosis
C
Scheurmanns disease
D
Kochs spine
High-Yield Explanation
*Kyphoscoliosis May be developmental or congenital. *In severe forms especially congenital thorasic insufficiency May be seen due to pulmonary hypoplasia. *In such a scenario the patient may require a per emptive thoracoplasty to allow development of lungs and avoid hypoplasia. Ref:Campbell's 13th/e p.1901

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