Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia, Beighton type
Synonyms: Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia-myopia-deafness syndrome | Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia-myopia-hearing loss syndrome
A rare primary bone dysplasia characterized by the association of multiple epiphyseal dysplasia visual impairment (with early-onset progressive myopia retinal thinning and cataracts) and conductive hearing loss. Patients are of short stature and present brachydactyly genu valgus deformity and joint pain.
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