Mesomelic dysplasia, Kantaputra type
Synonyms: Kantaputra mesomelic dysplasia | MDK | Mesomelic dysplasia, Thai type
Mesomelic dysplasia Kantaputra type (MDK) is a rare skeletal disease characterized by symmetric shortening of the middle segments of limbs and short stature.
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Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http://www.orphadata.org. Data version December 2023
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Mesomelic dysplasia, Kantaputra type?
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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 (TCP) provides those affected with achondroplasia, and other forms of skeletal dysplasia (dwarfism), with the latest in pharmaceutical research and surgical advancements.
Clinical Trials
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