Article
Bone dysplasias: the A, B, C of radiographic interpretation.
Journal of endocrinological investigation - 1 Jun 2010
Castriota-Scanderbeg A
Abstract excerpt
The skeletal dysplasias are a group of genetic disorders affecting skeletal development and maintenance, usually manifesting in childhood with disproportionate short stature. Although individually rare, they are not infrequent as a group. An accurate diagnosis is crucial for prevention and/or treatment of complications, estimate of child's growth, and proper genetic counseling. Radiology is the mainstay of...
Topics
- Bone Diseases, Developmental
- Female
- Growth Disorders
- Homeodomain Proteins
- Humans
- Male
- Mutation
- Osteochondrodysplasias
- Radiography
- Short Stature Homeobox Protein
