A case of rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata in newborn.
Rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctate (RCDP) is a rare autosomal recessive peroxisomal disease. The main features of the disease are shortening of the proximal long bones, punctate calcifications located in the epiphyses of long bones and in soft tissues around joints and vertebral column, vertebral clefting, dysmorphic face, and severe growth retardation, whereas cervical spinal stenosis may also rarely be present. Imaging of the brain and spinal cord in patients with this disorder may aid prognosis and guide management decisions. We report the newborn diagnosed as CDP with cervical stenosis. Our aim is to discuss current knowledge on etiopathogenesis as well as radiological and clinical symptoms of diseases associated with CDP.
Pediatrics Department, Bakırköy Maternity and Children Education and Research Hospital, Kartaltepe mah Aksoy sok. Petrol Sitesi 6/11 Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey.
Nalan
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Karabayır
Pediatrics Department, Bakırköy Maternity and Children Education and Research Hospital, Kartaltepe mah Aksoy sok. Petrol Sitesi 6/11 Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey.
Gonca
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Keskindemirci
Pediatrics Department, Bakırköy Maternity and Children Education and Research Hospital, Kartaltepe mah Aksoy sok. Petrol Sitesi 6/11 Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey.
Erdal
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Adal
Radiology Department, Bakırköy Maternity and Children Education and Research Hospital, Turkey.
Orhan
O
Korkmaz