Weismann-Netter-Stuhl syndrome: a family report

J Clin Res Pediatr Endocrinol. 2009;1(4):194-6. doi: 10.4274/jcrpe.v1i4.45. Epub 2009 May 6.

Abstract

Weismann-Netter-Stuhl (WNS) syndrome is a rare skeletal anomaly that affects the diaphyseal part of both the tibiae and fibulae with posterior cortical thickening and anteroposterior bowing. This anomaly is usually bilateral and symmetrical. The patients are generally of short stature. In some cases, a family history suggesting genetic transmission of a mutation with an unknown locus has been reported. In this paper we present an infant with WNS syndrome with bilateral involvement of the femur. Similar clinical findings were defined in three other family members.

Keywords: Weismann-Netter-Stuhl syndrome; femur involvement; radiography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Diseases, Developmental / diagnosis*
  • Bone Diseases, Developmental / diagnostic imaging
  • Bone Diseases, Developmental / genetics*
  • Family
  • Female
  • Femur / abnormalities
  • Fibula / abnormalities
  • Genu Varum / diagnosis*
  • Genu Varum / diagnostic imaging
  • Genu Varum / genetics*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Tibia / abnormalities
  • Turkey

Supplementary concepts

  • Weismann Netter syndrome