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Disease Profile

Chondrodysplasia, Grebe type

Prevalence
Prevalence estimates on Rare Medical Network websites are calculated based on data available from numerous sources, including US and European government statistics, the NIH, Orphanet, and published epidemiologic studies. Rare disease population data is recognized to be highly variable, and based on a wide variety of source data and methodologies, so the prevalence data on this site should be assumed to be estimated and cannot be considered to be absolutely correct.

Unknown

US Estimated

Europe Estimated

Age of onset

Neonatal

ICD-10

Q78.8

Inheritance

Autosomal dominant A pathogenic variant in only one gene copy in each cell is sufficient to cause an autosomal dominant disease.

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Autosomal recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of each gene of the chromosome are needed to cause an autosomal recessive disease and observe the mutant phenotype.

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X-linked
dominant X-linked dominant inheritance, sometimes referred to as X-linked dominance, is a mode of genetic inheritance by which a dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome.

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X-linked
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.

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Mitochondrial or multigenic Mitochondrial genetic disorders can be caused by changes (mutations) in either the mitochondrial DNA or nuclear DNA that lead to dysfunction of the mitochondria and inadequate production of energy.

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Multigenic or multifactor Inheritance involving many factors, of which at least one is genetic but none is of overwhelming importance, as in the causation of a disease by multiple genetic and environmental factors.

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Not applicable

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Other names (AKA)

Acromesomelic dysplasia, Grebe type; Brazilian achondrogenesis; Grebe syndrome;

Categories

Congenital and Genetic Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases

Summary

The following summary is from Orphanet, a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs.
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Orpha Number: 2098

Definition
A rare autosomal recessive acromesomelic dysplasia characterized by severe dwarfism at birth, abnormalities confined to limbs, severe shortening and deformity of long bones, fusion or absence of carpal and tarsal bones, ball shaped fingers and, occasionally, polydactyly and absent joints. As seen in acromesomelic dysplasia, Hunter-Thomson type and acromesomelic dysplasia, Maroteaux Type, facial features and intelligence are normal.

Visit the Orphanet disease page for more resources.

Symptoms

This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.

Medical Terms Other Names
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HPO ID
80%-99% of people have these symptoms
Aplasia of the middle phalanges of the toes
Absent middle toe bones
0100387
Aplasia/Hypoplasia involving the metacarpal bones
Absent/small long bones of hand
Absent/underdeveloped long bones of hand

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0005914
Bowing of the long bones
Bowed long bones
Bowing of long bones

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0006487
Brachydactyly
Short fingers or toes
0001156
Disproportionate short-limb short stature
Short limb dwarfism, disproportionate
Short-limbed dwarfism

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0008873
Joint stiffness
Stiff joint
Stiff joints

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0001387
Micromelia
Smaller or shorter than typical limbs
0002983
Sarcoma
Cancer of connective tissue
Malignant connective tissue tumor

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0100242
Short foot
Short feet
Small feet

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0001773
Short toe
Short toes
Stubby toes

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0001831
Skeletal dysplasia
0002652
Synostosis of carpal bones
Fusion of wrist bones
0005048
Tarsal synostosis
Fused ankle bones
0008368
30%-79% of people have these symptoms
Aplasia/Hypoplasia of the thumb
Absent/small thumb
Absent/underdeveloped thumb

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0009601
Fibular hypoplasia
Short calf bone
0003038
Postaxial hand polydactyly
Extra little finger
Extra pinkie finger
Extra pinky finger

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0001162
Short tibia
Short shinbone
Short skankbone

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0005736
5%-29% of people have these symptoms
Death in infancy
Infantile death
Lethal in infancy

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0001522
Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO
Acromesomelia
0003086
Aplasia/Hypoplasia of metatarsal bones
Absent/small long bone of foot
Absent/underdeveloped long bone of foot

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0001964
Aplasia/Hypoplasia of the patella
Absent/small kneecap
Absent/underdeveloped kneecap

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0006498
Autosomal recessive inheritance
0000007
Flexion contracture
Flexed joint that cannot be straightened
0001371
Hypoplasia of the radius
Underdeveloped outer large forearm bone
0002984
Hypoplasia of the ulna
Underdeveloped inner large forearm bone
0003022
Pes valgus
0008081
Short digit
0011927
Short femur
Short thighbone
0003097
Short humerus
Short long bone of upper arm
Short upper arms

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0005792
Short phalanx of finger
Short finger bones
0009803
Stillbirth
Stillborn
0003826
Valgus hand deformity
0006228

Diagnosis

Making a diagnosis for a genetic or rare disease can often be challenging. Healthcare professionals typically look at a person’s medical history, symptoms, physical exam, and laboratory test results in order to make a diagnosis. The following resources provide information relating to diagnosis and testing for this condition. If you have questions about getting a diagnosis, you should contact a healthcare professional.

Testing Resources

  • The Genetic Testing Registry (GTR) provides information about the genetic tests for this condition. The intended audience for the GTR is health care providers and researchers. Patients and consumers with specific questions about a genetic test should contact a health care provider or a genetics professional.

Learn more

These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.

Where to Start

  • The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) has a report for patients and families about this condition. NORD is a patient advocacy organization for individuals with rare diseases and the organizations that serve them.

In-Depth Information

  • The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition.
  • Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) is a catalog of human genes and genetic disorders. Each entry has a summary of related medical articles. It is meant for health care professionals and researchers. OMIM is maintained by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. 
  • Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge.
  • PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Chondrodysplasia, Grebe type. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.