Conditions / Genetic

short-rib thoracic dysplasia 18 with polydactyly

info ยท Genetic

An asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy that has_material_basis_in homozygous mutation in the IFT43 gene on chromosome 14q24.

Signs and symptoms

  • Micromelia
  • Thoracic hypoplasia
  • Ulnar bowing
  • Platyspondyly
  • Radial bowing
  • Epicanthus
  • Brachydactyly
  • Decreased calvarial ossification
  • Hypoplastic ischia
  • Hyperechogenic kidneys