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Undulate ribs

MedGen UID:
409776
Concept ID:
C1969185
Finding
Synonym: Wavy ribs
 
HPO: HP:0010561

Definition

An abnormally wavy surface or edge of the ribs. [from HPO]

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Conditions with this feature

Kyphomelic dysplasia
MedGen UID:
140930
Concept ID:
C0432239
Disease or Syndrome
A rare primary bone dysplasia characterized, radiologically, by short, stubby long bones, severely angulated femurs and lesser bowing of other long bones (mild, moderate or no bowing), short and wide iliac wings with horizontal acetabular roofs, platyspondyly and a narrow thorax, clinically manifesting with severe, disproportionate short stature. Regression of femora angulation is observed with advancing age.
Hyperparathyroidism, transient neonatal
MedGen UID:
722059
Concept ID:
C1300287
Disease or Syndrome
Transient neonatal hyperparathyroidism is characterized by interference with placental maternal-fetal calcium transport, causing fetal calcium deficiency resulting in hyperparathyroidism and metabolic bone disease. Because 80% of calcium is transferred during the third trimester, abnormalities may not be detected on second-trimester ultrasounds. Affected infants present at birth with prenatal fractures, shortened ribs, and bowing of long bones, as well as respiratory and feeding difficulties. Postnatal recovery or improvement is observed once calcium is provided orally, with most patients showing complete resolution of skeletal abnormalities by 2 years of age (Suzuki et al., 2018).
Brachyphalangy, polydactyly, and tibial aplasia/hypoplasia
MedGen UID:
355340
Concept ID:
C1864965
Disease or Syndrome

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Prognosis

Raspanti M, Protasoni M, Manelli A, Guizzardi S, Mantovani V, Sala A
Micron 2006;37(1):81-6. Epub 2005 Jul 13 doi: 10.1016/j.micron.2005.06.002. PMID: 16081297

Clinical prediction guides

Raspanti M, Protasoni M, Manelli A, Guizzardi S, Mantovani V, Sala A
Micron 2006;37(1):81-6. Epub 2005 Jul 13 doi: 10.1016/j.micron.2005.06.002. PMID: 16081297

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