Obstetric features of thanatophoric dwarfism

Obstetric features of thanatophoric dwarfism

Thanatophoric dwarfism is the result of a generalized failure of endochondral bone formation. It may be diagnosed in utero and is almost uniformly fatal. Hydramnios, prematurity, breech presentation, and cephalopelvic disproportion are clinical features frequently associated with these infants. The...

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Veröffentlicht in:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology 1971-02, Vol.109 (3), p.396-401
Hauptverfasser: Thompson, Bruce H., Parmley, Tim H.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Bone and Bones - embryology
Bone Diseases, Developmental
Diagnosis, Differential
Dwarfism - diagnosis
Dwarfism - etiology
Dwarfism - pathology
Female
Fetal Death - etiology
Humans
Labor, Induced
Male
Polyhydramnios - diagnosis
Pregnancy
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Zusammenfassung:Thanatophoric dwarfism is the result of a generalized failure of endochondral bone formation. It may be diagnosed in utero and is almost uniformly fatal. Hydramnios, prematurity, breech presentation, and cephalopelvic disproportion are clinical features frequently associated with these infants. The early induction of labor in these cases is suggested.
ISSN:0002-9378
1097-6868
DOI:10.1016/0002-9378(71)90334-6