Dyschondrosteosis nephritis

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Alternate names[edit | edit source]

Mesomelic shortening and hereditary nephritis

Definition[edit | edit source]

Dyschondrosteosis - nephritis is characterized by the association of short stature due to mesomelic shortening of the limbs and Madelung deformity, with hereditary nephritis.

Epidemiology[edit | edit source]

It was originally described in male and female members from four generations of one large kindred. The females appeared to be more severely affected than the males, with a sex ratio (female to male) of 4:1.

Inheritance[edit | edit source]

Autosomal dominant pattern, a 50/50 chance.

The mode of transmission was reported as autosomal dominant.

Signs and symptoms[edit | edit source]

The skeletal anomalies closely resembled those of Léri-Weill dyschondrosteosis.

For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. 80%-99% of people have these symptoms

  • Aplasia/Hypoplasia of the radius
  • Intrauterine growth retardation(Prenatal growth deficiency)
  • Madelung deformity
  • Mesomelic short stature
  • Radial bowing(Bowing of outer large bone of the forearm)
  • Ulnar bowing(Curving of inner forearm bone)

30%-79% of people have these symptoms

5%-29% of people have these symptoms

  • Behavioral abnormality(Behavioral changes)
  • Corneal opacity
  • Strabismus(Cross-eyed)

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

Treatment[edit | edit source]

NIH genetic and rare disease info[edit source]

Dyschondrosteosis nephritis is a rare disease.


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