| Metatropic dysplasia in children. | |
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PMID: 18285743 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Metatropic dysplasia is a rare genetic condition characterized by progressive dwarfism. Metatropic dysplasia is defined as a short limb skeletal dysplasia characterized by dumbell like configuration of long bones, a narrow but normal length of thorax and occasionally a coccygeal appendage similar to a tail. Children born with this condition show different signs and symptoms throughout the childhood. An eight years old boy was admitted in the Paediatric ward of Bangbandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka with the complain of swelling in the back for 7 1/2 years. On examination the boy had features suggestive of Metatropic dysplasia. Radiological findings included exaggerated curvature of the spine which was different at the different levels giving rise to "S" shaped deformity, pectus carinatum and flattening of the vertebral bodies which were variable at different levels. From the history, clinical examination and radiological findings the boy was diagnosed as a case of metatropic dysplasia. |
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Authors:
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S Akhter; Sa Rahman; Ma Momen; Me Karim; Ca Kawser |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Mymensingh medical journal : MMJ Volume: 17 ISSN: 1022-4742 ISO Abbreviation: Mymensingh Med J Publication Date: 2008 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-02-20 Completed Date: 2008-10-09 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9601799 Medline TA: Mymensingh Med J Country: Bangladesh |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 93-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Dr Shohela Akhter, Assistant Professor of Paediatrics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Shahabag, Dhaka, Bangladesh; E-mail: momen@bijoy.net. |
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Child Dwarfism / pathology*, radiography Humans Male Osteochondrodysplasias / pathology*, radiography |
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