Omodysplasia 2
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Omodysplasia type 2 is a very rare genetic disorder characterised by abnormalities in the skull, long bones and genitourinary system.
Clinical features[edit | edit source]
These can be grouped under those evident in the skull/face, the long bones and the genitourinary system
- Skull
- Anteverted nostrils
- Bifid nasal tip
- Depressed nasal bridge
- Fontal bossing
- Long philtrum
- Low set ears
- Long bones
- Short first metacarpal
- Short humerus
- Genitourinary
- Genitourinary hypoplasia
Genetics[edit | edit source]
This condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion.
Mutations in the Frizzled Class Receptor 2 (FZD2) gene have been associated with this condition.[1]
Diagnosis[edit | edit source]
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Treatment[edit | edit source]
There is no currently known treatment for this condition.
History[edit | edit source]
This condition was first described by Maroteaux et al in 1989.[2]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Nagasaki K, Nishimura G, Kikuchi T, Nyuzuki H, Sasaki S, Ogawa Y, Saitoh A (2018) Nonsense mutations in FZD2 cause autosomal-dominant omodysplasia: Robinow syndrome-like phenotypes. Am J Med Genet A doi: 10.1002/ajmg.a.38623
- ↑ Maroteaux P, Sauvegrain J, Chrispin A, Farriaux, JP (1989) Omodysplasia. Am J Med Genet 32:371-375
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