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[Thanatophoric nanism and histopathologic bone changes]
Ceskoslovenska Pediatrie
|August 1, 1993
Summary
This study details bone histopathology in a neonate with thanatophoric nanism, revealing type II changes despite type I X-ray findings. The case highlights the clinical and genetic diversity of this skeletal dysplasia.
Area of Science:
- Medical Genetics
- Skeletal Dysplasias
- Pediatric Pathology
Background:
- Thanatophoric nanism is a severe skeletal dysplasia with significant neonatal mortality.
- Understanding its diverse presentations is crucial for diagnosis and genetic counseling.
- Histopathological bone changes offer insights into the underlying pathophysiology.