Spondylo-meta-epiphyseal dysplasia, short limbs, abnormal calcification type: a new case with severe neurological involvement

Pediatr Radiol. 2001 Jan;31(1):19-22. doi: 10.1007/s002470000359.

Abstract

A case of an affected girl with spondylo-meta-epiphyseal dysplasia (SMED) is reported. The disease was detected at birth as a congenital dysplasia with generalized lesions. At 10 months of age, abnormal calcifications appeared in both wrists. The patient evolved with severe growth retardation and multiple neurological and respiratory complications, followed by death at 21 months of age.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Calcinosis / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Leg / abnormalities*
  • Nervous System Diseases / etiology*
  • Osteochondrodysplasias / complications*
  • Osteochondrodysplasias / diagnostic imaging*
  • Radiography