Abstract:Rationale:Severe rachiterata is rarely described as a complication of pregnancy, and it was assumed as a contraindication to pregnancy. We first report a case of severe spinal deformity associated both with scoliosis and kyphosis in pregnancy.Patient concerns:A 38-year-old pregnant woman [28+1 weeks of twin pregnancy, gravida 3, para 2 (G3P2)] was admitted to the emergency department with complaints of persistent productive cough, with increased expectoration, dyspnea, dizziness, fatigue, and irregular abdomin… Show more
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