Abstract
Background: Ataxia is diagnosed by typical features on examination suggestive of a cerebellar etiology and can invoke extensive diagnostic testing. Osteoid osteomas (OOs) are benign bone tumors of the lower limbs that occasionally present with focal neurological signs. Case Report: A 3-year-old male presented with apparent progressive gait ataxia and non-specific leg pain. Initial imaging was unremarkable. However, 12 months later, a lesion was identified in the distal right femur, which was found to be an OO. The gait disorder and pain resolved after surgery. Discussion: This case highlights the challenges of diagnosing a gait disorder in young children.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-4 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements |
Volume | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2019 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Ataxia
- Caribbean
- Gait disturbance
- Osteoid osteoma
- Socioeconomic status
- West Indies
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine