Peripheral dysplasia. Report of a new genetic syndrome

• Published in: Pediatric radiology Vol. 19; no. 3; p. 193
• Main Authors: Bacha, L, Brachimi, L, Kozlowski, K, Massen, R, Morris, L
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany 01.03.1989
• Subjects: Adult; Body Height; Child; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Genes, Dominant; Humans; Intelligence; Male; Osteochondrodysplasias - diagnostic imaging; Osteochondrodysplasias - genetics; Radiography; Syndrome

A new, dominantly inherited form of peripheral dysplasia in three members of an Algerian family is reported. Two further individuals, not investigated, are also probably affected. The disease is characterised by distinctive clinico-radiological findings. A case of acromesomelic dysplasia of Maroteau...