Table 1

Clinical and radiographic features of four Desbuquois dysplasia patients

Patient 1, family 1Patient 2, family 2Patient 3, family 3Patient 4, family 4
?: unknown.
Previous reportLe Merrer et al3, case 1Not reportedAl-Gazali et al5Gillessen-Kaesbach et al2, case 3
OriginFrenchSri-LankaUnited Arab EmiratesMorocco
SexMMMM
Parental consanguinity++++
Early death++
Birth length43 cm34 cm?37 cm
Facial dysmorphism++++
Joint laxity++++
Dislocated joints++++
Mental retardation??+
Visceral malformationsAtrial septal defect
“Swedish key”++++
Advanced carpal/tarsal bone age++++
Typical hand anomalies++++