Conditions / Genetic

spondylocostal dysostosis 2

info ยท Genetic

A spondylocostal dysostosis that has_material_basis_in homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in the MESP2 gene on chromosome 15q26.1.

Signs and symptoms

  • Vertebral segmentation defect
  • Disproportionate short-trunk short stature
  • Rib fusion
  • Hemivertebrae
  • Short neck
  • Recurrent respiratory infections
  • Vertebral clefting
  • Restrictive ventilatory defect

Also known as: SCDO2; autosomal recessive spondylocostal dysostosis 2