Smith-McCort dysplasia
Smith-McCort dysplasia (SMC) is a rare spondylo-epi-metaphyseal dysplasia characterized by the clinical manifestations of coarse facies short neck short trunk dwarfism with barrel-shaped chest and rhizomelic limb shortening as well as specific radiological features (i.e. generalized platyspondyly with double-humped vertebral end plates and iliac crests with a lace-like appearance) and normal intelligence. The clinical and skeletal features are similar to those seen in the allelic disorder Dyggve-Melchior-Clausen syndrome (DMC; see this term) but can be distinguished from this syndrome by the absence of intellectual deficiency and microcephaly in SMC.
Data from Orphanet are used to provide information on a disease's name, synonym(s), and overview.
Reference: Access aggregated data from Orphanet at Orphadata.
Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http://www.orphadata.org. Data version April 2024
Newly diagnosed with
Smith-McCort dysplasia?
Our RARE Concierge Services Guides are available to assist you by providing information, resources and connections as you navigate your rare disease journey.
Advocacy Organizations
Syndromes Without A Name (SWAN) Australia
Provide information, support and advocacy to families caring for a child with an undiagnosed or rare genetic condition.
The Chandler Project
The Chandler Project brings awareness and shines a light on transformative research surrounding achondroplasia and other skeletal dysplasias by offering support to a global community and network of patients, parents, and caregivers seeking information on scientific discoveries, pharmaceutical advancements and surgical treatment options.
Clinical Trials
For a list of clinical trials in this disease area, please click here.