Conditions / Genetic

kyphomelic dysplasia

info ยท Genetic

A bone remodeling disease characterized by bowing of the limbs, primarily affecting the femurs that has_material_basis_in homozygous mutation in the CCN2 gene on chromosome 6q23.

Signs and symptoms

  • Tibial bowing
  • Flared metaphysis
  • Micromelia
  • Femoral bowing
  • Limitation of joint mobility
  • Disproportionate short stature
  • Thoracic hypoplasia
  • Ulnar bowing
  • Short femur
  • Short humerus

Also known as: pseudocampomelia