Dyschondrosteosis nephritis
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Description
The following summary is from Orphanet, a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs.
Orpha Number: 1765
Definition
Dyschondrosteosis - nephritis is characterized by the association of short stature due to mesomelic shortening of the limbs and Madelung deformity (see this term), with hereditary nephritis.
Epidemiology
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.
Clinical description
The skeletal anomalies closely resembled those of Léri-Weill dyschondrosteosis (see this term).
Genetic counseling
The mode of transmission was reported as autosomal dominant.
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Source: GARD Last updated on 05-01-20
Symptoms
Symptoms and their Known Frequencies
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