Spondyloenchondrodysplasia

Overview

Spondyloenchondrodysplasia (medical condition): A rare genetic disorder where abnormal bone development resluts in symptoms such as flattened spine bones, short stature, large joints and other anomalies. The disorder is also characterized by the development of benign cartilage growths in bones which affects it's growth and strength.

Symptoms

* Short stature * Short limbs * Knock-knee * Enlarged chest * Kyphosis * Lumbar lordosis * Large joints * Flattened spine bones * Benign cartilage growths in numerous bones * Short trunk

Causes

* Knock-knee - see all causes of Knock-knee * Kyphosis - see all causes of Kyphosis * Lumbar lordosis - see all causes of Lordosis * Short stature - see all causes of Short stature * Short trunk - see all causes of Short trunk