Synonyms: Autosomal dominant myopia-midfacial retrusion-sensorineural deafness-rhizomelic dysplasia syndrome
A rare primary bone dysplasia characterized by micromelia with rhizomelic shortening metaphyseal widening of the long bones brachydactyly small scapulae micrognathia and thoracic insufficiency requiring tracheostomy and ventilation and severe myopia and sensorineural hearing loss. Further dysmorphic craniofacial features include frontal bossing proptosis epicanthal folds short nose flat nasal bridge anteverted nares midfacial retrusion and cleft palate.
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