Spondylocostal dysostosis: an example of autosomal dominant transmission in a large family

This report gives a description of a three‐generation family in which spondylocostal dysostosis associated with previously unreported neurological complaints occurred in five family members, suggesting autosomal dominant inheritance. A review of the literature is presented and previously unreported neurological complaints, e.g. neurogenic claudicatio, are emphasized.

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