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Schmid metaphyseal chondrodysplasia

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A metaphyseal dysplasia that results_in dwarfism and bowed legs.

Signs and symptoms

  • Metaphyseal widening
  • Femoral bowing
  • Broad femoral neck
  • Enlargement of the proximal femoral epiphysis
  • Proportionate short stature
  • Coxa vara
  • Waddling gait
  • Metaphyseal sclerosis
  • Metaphyseal irregularity
  • Short stature

Also known as: Japanese type spondylometaphyseal dysplasia; Schmid type metaphyseal dysplasia