ICD-11 definition : Asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy, also called Jeune syndrome, 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.;
ICD-11 synonym : Asphyxiating thoracic dysplasia; Asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy of the newborn; asphyxiating thorax dystrophy; Jeune syndrome;
Asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy, also called Jeune syndrome, 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.