Search for dissertations about: "Metacarpophalangeal pattern profile MCPP"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Metacarpophalangeal pattern profile MCPP.

2. 1. Metacarpophalangeal pattern profile analysis in hypochondroplasia, dyschondrosteosis and Turner syndrome

   Author : Evaldas Laurencikas; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Metacarpophalangeal pattern profile MCPP ; hypochondroplasia; Leri-Weill dyschondrosteosis; Turner syndrome; Discriminant analysis; short stature.;

   Abstract : The skeletal system, including the hand skeleton, is affected by a large number of skeletal dysplasias. Clinical and radiological abnormalities of the skeletal system in hypochondroplasia (HCP), dyschondrosteosis (LWD) and Turner syndrome (TS) may be rather subtle and difficult to recognize, particularly in young individuals, which can lead to an unnecessary delay of the diagnosis. READ MORE