Conditions / Genetic

spondylocostal dysostosis 5

info ยท Genetic

A spondylocostal dysostosis that has_material_basis_in heterozygous, homozygous, or compound heterozygous mutation in the TBX6 gene on chromosome 16p11.2.

Signs and symptoms

  • Disproportionate short-trunk short stature
  • Scoliosis
  • Hemivertebrae
  • Vertebral fusion
  • Missing ribs
  • Severe short stature
  • Posterior rib fusion
  • Low back pain
  • Supernumerary ribs
  • Butterfly vertebrae

Also known as: SCDO5