Liu Xiaozhou,  Mehta Akshita,  Pfeifer Cory

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-076

Poland Syndrome is a classic differential consideration for a unilateral hyperlucent hemithorax on chest radiograph due to pectoralis aplasia or hypoplasia. Additional associations include brachysyndactyly, simian crease, dextrocardia, and liver/biliary abnormalities. Isolated pectoral hypoplasia or aplasia without limb involvement is generally cosmetic and can be corrected with plastic surgery, but Mobius syndrome should be ruled out due to its association. Children with Mobius syndrome can exhibit an expressionless affect, excessive drooling, and/or eye paralysis due to cranial nerve deficiencies. This educational exhibit discusses the pediatric radiologist's role in the imaging approach to these supposedly separate diseases which may represent a continuum of one pathology. Read More

Authors:  Liu Xiaozhou , Mehta Akshita , Pfeifer Cory

Keywords:  Poland, Mobius, Pierre-Robin