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Spondylocostal dysostosis 4, autosomal recessive

Synonyms
HES7-Related Spondylocostal Dysostosis, Autosomal Recessive

Summary

Excerpted from the GeneReview: Spondylocostal Dysostosis, Autosomal Recessive
Spondylocostal dysostosis (SCDO), defined radiographically as multiple segmentation defects of the vertebrae in combination with abnormalities of the ribs, is characterized clinically by a short trunk in proportion to height; short neck; and non-progressive mild scoliosis in most affected individuals – rarely, more significant scoliosis occurs. Respiratory function in neonates with severe disease may be compromised by reduced size of the thorax. By age two years lung growth may improve sufficiently to support relatively normal growth and development. In severely affected individuals with restricted pulmonary capacity, there is a possibility that pulmonary hypertension may eventually impact cardiac function. Males with SCDO appear to be at increased risk for inguinal hernia.
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Authors:
Peter D Turnpenny
Melissa Sloman
Sally Dunwoodie
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  • Also known as: SCDO4, bHLHb37, hHes7, HES7
    Summary: hes family bHLH transcription factor 7

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