Geleophysic dysplasia is characterized by short stature with short limbs and brachydactyly, a "happy" facial appearance, and joint contractures. Infiltration of heart valves and liver with a mucopolysaccharide-like substance has been demonstrated in some patients. A metabolic pathogenesis is suspect
Familial recurrence of geleophysic dysplasia
β Scribed by Koiffmann, C. P. ;Wajntal, A. ;Ursich, M. J. M. ;Pupo, A. A.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1984
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 235 KB
- Volume
- 19
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0148-7299
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