Mesomelic dysplasia, Nievergelt type

Orpha code: 2633OMIM code: 163400

Definition

A rare primary bone dysplasia characterized by severe mesomelic shortness particularly of the lower limbs with distinctive triangular or rhomboid-shaped tibiae and fibulae, accompanied by bony protuberances and skin dimples. Additional manifestations include radioulnar synostosis, dislocation of the radial head, abnormalities of the hands (such as oligosyndactyly or fusiform-shaped fingers) and feet (pes equinovarus, synostoses of tarsals/metatarsals and phalanges), and dysmorphic facial features.

Disease data
Classification

Malformation syndrome

Synonyms
Mesomelic dwarfism, Nievergelt type
Zespół Nievergelta
Nievergelt syndrome
ORPHA code
2633
OMIM code
163400
ICD10 code
Q78.8
ICD11 code
LD24.A

No additional description.

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