Campomelic
dwarfism is a rare congenital genetic disorder affecting the
skeletal system characterized by bowed
tibia, underdeveloped shoulder blades and a flat face.
Campomelic dwarfism also called Campomelic syndrome is a rare congenital disorder with multiple anomalies characterized by bowing and angular shape of the long bones of the legs, especially the tibia, minor anomalies of the face, cleft palate, other skeletal anomalies such as shoulder and pelvic area abnormalities and only eleven pairs of ribs are present, underdevelopment of the trachea; developmental delay in some cases and incomplete development of genitalia in males appearing to be that of females.
Synonyms
Signs and symptoms
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Retarded growth
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Retarded bone maturation
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Underdeveloped olfactory tract
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Hydrocephalus
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Small flat face
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Large anterior fontanel
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Cleft palate
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Malformed ears
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Bowed long bones
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Clubfoot
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Short flattened vertebrae
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Underdeveloped shoulder blade
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Missing ribs
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Kyphoscoliosis
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Small iliac wings Wide pelvic outlet
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Absent mineralization of sternum
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Lack of ossification of at epiphyses
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Incomplete tracheobronchial cartilage development
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Failure of masculine characteristics to develop
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Vagina development in males
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Mullerian duct development in males
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Failure to thrive
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Apneic spells
Complications
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Neonatal death
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Breathing problems
Treatment
There is no specific treatment for this disease supportive and symptomatic treatment is given.