Prenatal Diagnosis of Benign Extreme Hyperlordosis

Abstract

etal malposition due to persistent hyperextension of the lumbar spine (hyperlordosis) has only very rarely been reported.1 A literature research (key words: hyperlordosis, hyperextension, lumbar spine, opisthotonus, and prenatal) revealed only 1 published case with prenatal diagnosis. 2 We describe a case detected by routine prenatal screening, review the literature, and discuss possible etiologies of congenital hyperlordosis.