Osteochondrodysplatic dwarfism -- deafness -- retinitis pigmentosa
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Osteochondrodysplatic dwarfism -- deafness -- retinitis pigmentosa is an autosomal dominant disease characterized by dwarfism and musculoskeletal problems along with deafness and eye problems.
Pathophysiology
The disease seems to have a dominant autosomal pattern of inheritance with a variable degree of penetrance.[1]
There is no associated metabolic abnormality
Epidemiology and Demographics
Osteochondrodysplatic dwarfism -- deafness -- retinitis pigmentosa has a prevalence of <10/100000.
Diagnosis
Symptoms
- Sensorineural deafness
- Restricted joint mobility
- Spine problems
- Vision problems - night blindness
Physical examination
Appearance of the patient
The patient is short statured with a curved back.
Ear
Eye
- Vision problems - due to retinitis pigmentosa
Back
- Abnormal curvature of the spine
Neurologic
- Mental retardation - decreased intellectual capacity
Imaging
X-ray
Radiographs showed:
- Diffuse osteoporosis
- Severe retardation of bone-age
- Dysplasia of the femoral head
References