Kidapawan Doctor’s College Inc.
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Pathology Reviewer
Chapter 2 part 1
CONGENITAL AND HEREDITARY DISEASES
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
• May be associated with cerebral palsy, myelomeningocele, arthrogryposis, and
Larsen syndrome.
• Radiographic measurements of the anteroposterior (AP) pelvis are obtained and
compared with standardized lines
• Treated immobilization through casting or splinting
• Left untreated, this anomaly may result in uneven limb length, hip muscle
weakness, and an uneven gait
• May be associated with cerebral palsy, myelomeningocele, arthrogryposis, and
Larsen syndrome.
• Radiographic measurements of the anteroposterior (AP) pelvis are obtained and
compared with standardized lines
• Treated immobilization through casting or splinting
• Left untreated, this anomaly may result in uneven limb length, hip muscle
weakness, and an uneven gait
Vertebral Anomalies
• Scoliosis refers to an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
• A.)Structural scoliosis is associated with vertebral rotation
• Up to 80% of all structural scoliosis are idiopathic, although factors such as
connective tissue disease and diet have been implicated
• Tends to affect girls more frequently than boys and may cause numerous
complications, including cardiopulmonary complications, degenerative spinal
arthritis, and fatigue and joint dysfunction syndromes
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Pathology Reviewer
Chapter 2 part 1
CONGENITAL AND HEREDITARY DISEASES
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
• May be associated with cerebral palsy, myelomeningocele, arthrogryposis, and
Larsen syndrome.
• Radiographic measurements of the anteroposterior (AP) pelvis are obtained and
compared with standardized lines
• Treated immobilization through casting or splinting
• Left untreated, this anomaly may result in uneven limb length, hip muscle
weakness, and an uneven gait
• May be associated with cerebral palsy, myelomeningocele, arthrogryposis, and
Larsen syndrome.
• Radiographic measurements of the anteroposterior (AP) pelvis are obtained and
compared with standardized lines
• Treated immobilization through casting or splinting
• Left untreated, this anomaly may result in uneven limb length, hip muscle
weakness, and an uneven gait
Vertebral Anomalies
• Scoliosis refers to an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
• A.)Structural scoliosis is associated with vertebral rotation
• Up to 80% of all structural scoliosis are idiopathic, although factors such as
connective tissue disease and diet have been implicated
• Tends to affect girls more frequently than boys and may cause numerous
complications, including cardiopulmonary complications, degenerative spinal
arthritis, and fatigue and joint dysfunction syndromes
