Thanatophoric dysplasia

Case contributed by Ashesh Ishwarlal Ranchod , 7 Apr 2023
Diagnosis almost certain
Changed by Ayush Goel, 26 Apr 2023
Disclosures - updated 24 Aug 2022: Nothing to disclose

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Features suggestive of thanatophoric dysplasia. Based on the absence of a cloverleaf skull and significant skeletal underdevelopment with the extent of extremity bowing, a type I thanatophoric dysplasia is likely.

This is an example of one of the lethal skeletal dysplasias; in this instance, the baby passed onaway after 5 weeks.

  • -<p>Features suggestive of thanatophoric dysplasia. Based on the absence of a cloverleaf skull and significant skeletal underdevelopment with the extent of extremity bowing, a type I thanatophoric dysplasia is likely.</p><p>This is an example of one of the lethal skeletal dysplasias; in this instance, the baby passed on after 5 weeks.</p>
  • +<p>Features suggestive of thanatophoric dysplasia. Based on the absence of a cloverleaf skull and significant skeletal underdevelopment with the extent of extremity bowing, a type I thanatophoric dysplasia is likely.</p><p>This is an example of one of the lethal skeletal dysplasias; in this instance, the baby passed away after 5 weeks.</p>

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