Prenatal diagnosis of brachytelephalangic chondrodysplasia punctata: case report

Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Dec;34(6):724-6. doi: 10.1002/uog.7452.

Abstract

Brachytelephalangic chondrodysplasia punctata is a rare congenital skeletal dysplasia. Within the heterogeneous group of chondrodysplasia punctata, the brachytelephalangic type is noteworthy because it has a better prognosis than do the other types. We report a case of brachytelephalangic chondrodysplasia punctata diagnosed by ultrasound imaging at 30 weeks' gestation; it was associated with polyhydramnios and a normal cervical spinal canal. Imaging features are described and differential diagnosis with other forms of chondrodysplasia punctata is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chondrodysplasia Punctata / diagnostic imaging*
  • Chondrodysplasia Punctata / genetics
  • Female
  • Gestational Age
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Polyhydramnios / diagnostic imaging*
  • Polyhydramnios / genetics
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Outcome
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal