Article
ACAN-related disorder, antenatal presentation and phenotypic variability: a case series.
Journal of medical genetics - 25 Jun 2026
Pattani Nikhil, Page Anna, Barber Joy L, Del Rey Jimenez Juan Carlos, Alsters Suzanne, Albanese Assunta, Mansour Sahar
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Pathogenic ACAN variants ('aggrecanopathies') are increasingly recognised as a non-syndromic cause of skeletal dysplasias and short stature. Unlike many other aetiologies, ACAN-related disorder is reportedly associated with advanced bone age due to early epiphysial fusion, although presentation can vary. This study aimed to further characterise skeletal findings in paediatric and adult patients....
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
