Synonyms: RCDP
A rare primary bone dysplasia characterized by rhizomelic limb shortening punctate calcifications in cartilage with epiphyseal and metaphyseal abnormalities (chondrodysplasia punctata) and coronal cleft vertebrae associated with profound postnatal growth deficiency early-onset cataracts severe intellectual disability and seizures.
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Rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata?
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Advocacy Organizations
Genetic Epilepsy Team Australia
Collaboration of research and care
Louisiana Metabolic Disorders Coalition
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Mississippi Metabolics Foundation
Our mission at Mississippi Metabolics Foundation (MMF) is to advocate, educate, and support families in MS affected by genetic metabolic disorders/inborn errors of metabolism (IEM's). MMF promotes initiatives and further advancements in legislation, education, research, clinical trials, studies, therapies, targeted treatments, and eventual cures for IEM’s and all rare diseases.
Rare Epilepsy Network (REN)
Improving outcomes of people with rare epilepsies through an innovative collaborative infrastructure that drives urgent, patient-centered research, educaiton and advocacy.
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.
Wave of Support, Inc
Empowering those affected by bleeding disorders and other rare disease through advocacy, resources, education, and support
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Clinical Trials
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