Mesomelic dysplasia, Nievergelt type

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Mesomelic dysplasia, Nievergelt type

Synonyms: Mesomelic dwarfism, Nievergelt type | Nievergelt syndrome

A rare primary bone dysplasia characterized by severe mesomelic shortness particularly of the lower limbs with distinctive triangular or rhomboid-shaped tibiae and fibulae accompanied by bony protuberances and skin dimples. Additional manifestations include radioulnar synostosis dislocation of the radial head abnormalities of the hands (such as oligosyndactyly or fusiform-shaped fingers) and feet (pes equinovarus synostoses of tarsals/metatarsals and phalanges) and dysmorphic facial features.

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