Article
Fetus with an unusual form of nonrhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata: case report and review.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Jul 2003
Wessels Marja W, Den Hollander Nicolette J, De Krijger Ronald R, Nikkels Peter G J, Brandenburg Helen, Hennekam Raoul, Willems Patrick J
Abstract excerpt
Chondrodysplasia punctata (CDP) is a heterogeneous condition mainly characterized by premature and ectopic calcification of cartilage. Many genetic and nongenetic causes have been described leading to a preliminar etiological classification into defects of peroxisomal metabolism, defects in cholesterol metabolism, and vitamin K (vit K) metabolism. However, numerous cases of CDP still remain unclassified. The...
Topics
- Abnormalities, Multiple
- Cartilage
- Chondrodysplasia Punctata
- Female
- Fetal Death
- Fetus
- Gestational Age
- Humans
- Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
- Phenotype
- Pregnancy
- Prenatal Diagnosis
- Radiography
- Ultrasonography, Prenatal
