J Korean Orthop Assoc.
1980 Jun;15(2):356-360. 10.4055/jkoa.1980.15.2.356.
Chondrodystrophia Calcificans Congenita
- KMID: 2456494
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1980.15.2.356
Abstract
- Chondrodystrophia calcificans congenita is a rare disorder of bone, occuring in infants, which is characterized by radiographic manifestation of premature deposition of punctate calcific density in those epiphyseal areas, preformed in cartilage. Associated with this basic disturbance, following additional features have been reported: Asymetries in the lengths of the extremities, micromelia, rhizomelia, joint contractures, calcifications of the hyoid bone, thyroid and tracheal cartilage, saddle nose, cleft palate, congenital dysplasia of the hips, catarract, and dystrophic skin changes. A case of chondrodystrophia calcificans congenita is presented with a brief review of literatures.
