madelung dyschondrosteosis

Madelung dyschondrosteosis refers to a dysplasia associated with a Madelung deformity .

Pathology

It is a form of mesomelic dwarfism, especially if the condition is bilateral or there is a family history of short stature.

Associations

• Leri-Weill syndrome

Radiographic features

Has radiographic features of a Madelung deformity as well as:

• dysplastic proximal radius
• short forearms
• short tibia/fibula

History and etymology

It is named after Otto Wilhelm Madelung (1846-1926), a German surgeon.

Siehe auch:

• Mesomelie
• Madelung-Deformität
• Dyschondrosteose Léri Weill

und weiter:

• congenital ossicular anomalies
• Madelung-Krankheit