Chondroectodermal dysplasia with night blindness
Chondroectodermal dysplasia with night blindness is a rare genetic bone development disorder characterized by proportionate short stature nail dysplasia (enlarged convex hypertrophic nails) hypodontia and night blindness. Osteopenia a tendency to present fractures talipes varus with abnormal gait ear infections and watering eyes due to narrow tear ducts are frequently associated. Radiologically patients present delayed bone age on wrist X-rays platyspondyly and broad metaphyses of humeri with dense and thickened growth plates.
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Chondroectodermal dysplasia with night blindness?
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Advocacy Organizations
National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias
The NFED mission is to empower and connect those touched by ectodermal dysplasias through education, support and research.
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.
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