Skeletal System Flashcards
Skeletal dysplasias can be caused by
Genetic mutations, or teratogens
Rhizomelic
Shortening of the proximal segment of an extremity such as femur or humerus
Mesomelic
Shortening of distal segment of an extremity
Such as radius, ulna, tib, fib
Micromelia
Shortening of both proximal and distal limb segments
Acromelia
Shortening of distal segments in hands and feet
Amelia
Absence of extremity
Polydactyl and Syndactyly
More than 5 digits
Or webbed hands/feet
Most common lethal dysplasia
Thanatophoric Dysplasia
Lethal Dysplasia is characterized by
- Severe Micromelia, small thoracic circumference with pulmonary hypoplasia
- Associated with polyhydramnios and thickened skin
Types of lethal dysplasias
Thanatophoric Dysplasia
Achondrogenesis
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Short rib polydactyly
Thanatophoric Dysplasia
Rhizomelia Bowed long bones Cloverleaf head Horseshoe Kidney ASD Holoprosencephaly Large abd Hypertelorism
Achondrogenesis
Short limbs due to abnormal bone formation and hypomineralization
Sono of achondrogenesis
- Large cranium (macrocranium)
- Short limbs (micromelia)
- Short trunk length and thoracic cavity
2 types of achondrogenesis
Type 1: parenti-fraccaro
Type 2: Langer-Saldino
Type 1 of achondrogenesis
Less common BUT more severe
Autosomal Recessive
Partial/complete skull lack of ossification
Type 2 of achondrogenesis
More common BUT less severe
Spontaneous
No ossification of spine
Osteogenesis Imperfecta type 2!
Rare disorder of collagen forming factors causing fragile bones
Sono will show many fx, bowing and short limbs
Hypophospatasia Congenita
Diffuse hypomineralization caused by ALP deficiency
Auto recessive