Conditions / Genetic

spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia, Missouri type

info ยท Genetic

A spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia that has_material_basis_in mutations in the MMP13 gene which results_in a pear-shaped vertebrae, abnormal metaphyseal changes, and genu varum deformities.

Signs and symptoms

  • Tibial bowing
  • Flared metaphysis
  • Flared, irregular rib ends
  • Pear-shaped vertebrae
  • Limited elbow extension
  • Rhizomelia
  • Femoral bowing
  • Spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia
  • Delayed skeletal maturation
  • Genu varum