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brachydactyly

• During the period of bone growth, the hallmark is "cone epiphysis," the apex of which protrudes into the adjacent metaphysis. Epiphyses close prematurely leading to short, broad tubular bones.

DDx:

• tricho-rhino-phalangeal syndrome
• pseudohypoparathyroidism
• syndrome of peripheral dysostosis
• nasal hypoplasia and mental retardation
• isolated anomaly

Related CHORUS documents: tricho-rhino-phalangeal syndrome pseudohypoparathyroidism basal ganglia calcification polydactyly progeria (Hutchinson-Gilford) syndrome prune belly (Eagle-Barrett) syndrome

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