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Spondylocostal dysostosis

A Kher1, M Bhat, K L Ratnam

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, K.E.M. Hospital and Seth G.S. Medical College Parel, Bombay.

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|November 1, 1993
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Spondylocostal dysostosis causes short stature and skeletal abnormalities. This study details nine Indian cases, highlighting varied vertebral and rib malformations, and associated anomalies like meningocoele and renal issues.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Genetics
  • Skeletal Dysplasias
  • Pediatric Radiology

Background:

  • Spondylocostal dysostosis is a rare genetic disorder.
  • It involves axial skeleton malsegmentation, leading to short trunk and vertebral/rib abnormalities.
  • Radiological findings include reduced vertebral/rib count, fusions, and hemivertebrae.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a series of spondylocostal dysostosis cases from India.
  • To describe the clinical and radiological features of this condition.
  • To contribute to understanding the spectrum of spondylocostal dysostosis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series analysis.
  • Review of clinical and radiological data from nine patients.
  • Detailed examination of vertebral and rib morphology.

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Main Results:

  • Nine cases of spondylocostal dysostosis were identified.
  • Common findings included reduced rib number (100%) and rib fusion (78%).
  • Associated anomalies included meningocoele (22%) and renal malformations (33%).

Conclusions:

  • Spondylocostal dysostosis presents with significant vertebral and rib abnormalities.
  • Associated congenital anomalies are frequent.
  • This series provides valuable data from the Indian subcontinent.