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Choi, Chung, Suh, and Song: Gargoylism : report of a case

Abstract

A case of Gargoylism developed in 6 months infant was reported with a review of the literature. This infantvisited out Hospital on 24th, March, 1972, with bilateral inguinal hernia. Routine examination of the chest P-Aview and plain abdomen was performed. Congenital and hereditary defects of the bony structures includinganthropoid shaped pelvis, tilted sacrum, irregularities of the acetabulum and femur head and club-like expansionof the lower ribs were noted. The lateral view of lumbar spine showed typical inferior beak-like lipping of the2nd lumbar vertebra body and dorsolumbar kyphosis.

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