Brachyolmia- recessive Hobaek type
Overview
provided an overview of the brachyolmias, a heterogeneous group of skeletal dysplasias that affect primarily the spine. Type 1 brachyolmia includes the Hobaek and Toledo (271630) forms and is inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion. Both forms of type 1 are characterized by scoliosis, platyspondyly with rectangular and elongated vertebral bodies, overfaced pedicles, and irregular, narrow intervertebral spaces. The Toledo form is distinguished by the presence of corneal opacities and precocious calcification of the costal cartilage. Brachyolmia, recessive Hobaek type: A rare bone disorder characterized by a short trunk dwarfism.
Symptoms
* Short trunk * Histological changes on ilear crest * Chondrocyte cluster at growth plate
Causes
it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by complications of Brachyolmia, recessive Hobaek type, underlying causes of Brachyolmia, recessive Hobaek type, associated conditions for Brachyolmia, recessive Hobaek type, risk factors for Brachyolmia, recessive Hobaek type, or other related conditions.
Diagnosis
The phrase "signs of Brachyolmia, recessive Hobaek type" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Brachyolmia, recessive Hobaek type that are not readily apparent to the patient.