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Challenges in recognising significant back pain in a child with learning difficulties
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A 7-year-old boy was referred to our paediatric department with a 5-month history of back pain radiating down his right leg associated with a palpable back mass. He had increased difficulty climbing stairs and walking. He had a background of global developmental delay including severe expressive and receptive language difficulties. He was attending mainstream school with support. …
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