Maternal systemic lupus erythematosus and chondrodysplasia punctata in two sibs: phenocopy or coincidence?
Two sibs with chondrodysplasia punctata in whom the mother was suffering from systemic lupus erythematosus are presented and the radiological features described. Comparison with other forms of chondrodysplasia punctata with a review of the relevant publications is presented and the possible association with maternal systemic lupus erythematosus is highlighted.
Department of Radiology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK.
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D000022:Abortion, Spontaneous; D000328:Adult; D002806:Chondrodysplasia Punctata / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000196:embryology* / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000235:genetics*; D008297:Male; D010641:Phenotype; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D011859:Radiography