title: Rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata: A missed opportunity for early diagnosis.
abstract: A male neonate was born with rhizomelic shortening of limbs. Skeletal radiograph showed punctate calcification of epiphysis of humerus, femur, and tibia. The diagnosis and a brief review of literature pertaining to the condition with emphasis on antenatal diagnosis and counseling are being reported.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pillaiyarkuppam, Puducherry, India.
authors.forename: Nanda
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Chhavi
authors.forename: Sankar
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Prashanth
authors.forename: Chandrasekaran
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Venkatesh
authors.forename: Kadirvel
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Karthikeyan
keywords: Counseling; prenatal diagnosis; rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata