CHST3-Related Skeletal Dysplasia
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What is the definition of CHST3-Related Skeletal Dysplasia?

CHST3-related skeletal dysplasia is a genetic condition characterized by bone and joint abnormalities that worsen over time. Affected individuals have short stature throughout life, with an adult height under 4 and a half feet. Joint dislocations, most often affecting the knees, hips, and elbows, are present at birth (congenital). Other bone and joint abnormalities can include an inward- and upward-turning foot (clubfoot), a limited range of motion in large joints, and abnormal curvature of the spine. The features of CHST3-related skeletal dysplasia are usually limited to the bones and joints; however, minor heart defects have been reported in a few affected individuals.

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What are the causes of CHST3-Related Skeletal Dysplasia?

As its name suggests, CHST3-related skeletal dysplasia results from mutations in the CHST3 gene. This gene provides instructions for making an enzyme called C6ST-1, which is essential for the normal development of cartilage. Cartilage is a tough, flexible tissue that makes up much of the skeleton during early development. Most cartilage is later converted to bone, except for the cartilage that continues to cover and protect the ends of bones and is present in the nose and external ears. Mutations in the CHST3 gene reduce or eliminate the activity of the C6ST-1 enzyme. A shortage of this enzyme disrupts the normal development of cartilage and bone, resulting in the abnormalities associated with CHST3-related skeletal dysplasia.

How prevalent is CHST3-Related Skeletal Dysplasia?

The prevalence of CHST3-related skeletal dysplasia is unknown. More than 30 affected individuals have been reported.

Is CHST3-Related Skeletal Dysplasia an inherited disorder?

This condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern, which means both copies of the gene in each cell have mutations. The parents of an individual with an autosomal recessive condition each carry one copy of the mutated gene, but they typically do not show signs and symptoms of the condition.

Who are the top CHST3-Related Skeletal Dysplasia Local Doctors?
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Beyhan Tuysuz
Distinguished
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53
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Istanbul University Cerrahpasa

School Of Medicine, 
Istanbul, TR 

Beyhan Tuysuz practices in Istanbul, Turkey. Tuysuz is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of CHST3-Related Skeletal Dysplasia. They are also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. Their top areas of expertise are Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Congenital Contractures, and CHST3-Related Skeletal Dysplasia.

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Dr. Keith L. Cavanaugh
Pediatrics | Pediatric Pulmonology | Pulmonary Medicine
Distinguished
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10
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Pediatrics
Pediatric Pulmonology
Pulmonary Medicine

Childrens Respiratory & Critical Care Specialists

2530 Chicago Ave S, 
Minneapolis, MN 

Keith Cavanaugh is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Pulmonologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Cavanaugh has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of CHST3-Related Skeletal Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Dyggve-Melchior-Clausen Syndrome, Weissenbacher-Zweymuller Syndrome, Otospondylomegaepiphyseal Dysplasia, and Spondyloenchondrodysplasia. He is licensed to treat patients in Colorado and Minnesota. Cavanaugh is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Emmanuelle Ranza
Advanced
Highly rated in
10
conditions

Pediatric Neurology Unit, 
Geneve, GE, CH 

Emmanuelle Ranza practices in Geneve, Switzerland. Ranza is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of CHST3-Related Skeletal Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Microcephaly, and Hypotonia.

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Who are the sources who wrote this article ?

Published Date: October 01, 2012Published By: National Institutes of Health

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