Alternative titles and symbols : Metatropic dwarfism;
Description : Metatropic dysplasia (MD) is characterized by short limbs with limitation and enlargement
of joints and usually severe kyphoscoliosis. Radiologic features include severe platyspondyly,
severe metaphyseal enlargement, and shortening of long bones (Genevieve et al., 2008).;
Inheritance : Autosomal dominant;
Molecular basis : Caused by mutation in the transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily V,
member 4 gene (TRPV4, 605427.0006);