cleidocranial dysostosis

(thing) by Sionn Tue Aug 12 2003 at 4:33:03

The former name for Cleidocranial dysplasia, a genetic disorder affecting the clavicles, teeth, and pubic bones. Also common in this disorder is spina vifida occulta. Rare with just over 500 cases reported worldwide. It is also commonly associated with craniofacial disorders.

See: Cleidocranial Dysplasia
Also: CCD (acronym), Spina Bifida Occulta
Sources:
{1} Beighton, Peter. McKusick's Heritable Disorders of Connective Tissue, Fifth Edition. Mosby-Year Book, Inc., 645-646, 1993.
{2} Cleidocrenial Dysostosis, http://www.icondata.com/health/pedbase/files/CLEIDOCR.HTM, 2003.
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