Jeune syndrome

Jeune syndrome

Definition

Jeune syndrome, also called asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy, is a short-rib dysplasia characterized by a narrow thorax, short limbs and radiological skeletal abnormalities including "trident" aspect of the acetabula and metaphyseal changes.

Also known as Asphyxiating Thoracic Dystrophy, asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy of the newborn, JATD, Jeune asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy, Jeune syndrome, short-rib thoracic dysplasia, thoracic pelvic phalangeal dystrophy — per MONDO

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