Rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata
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Rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata is a rare, developmental brain disorder characterized by systemic shortening of the proximal bones (i.e. rhizomelia
Rhizomelia
Rhizomelia refers to either a disproportion of the length of the proximal limb, such as the shortened limbs of achondroplasia, or some other disorder of the hip or shoulder....

), seizures, recurrent respiratory tract infections, and congential cataracts.

Types

  • Type 1 (RCDP1) is associated with PEX7 mutations . These are peroxisome biogenesis disorders where proper assembly of peroxisomes is impaired.
  • Type 2 (RCDP2) is associated with DHAPAT mutations
  • Type 3 (RCDP3) is associated with AGPS
    AGPS
    AGPS can refer to:* Assisted GPS* Alkylglycerone phosphate synthase...

    mutations

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