Living with Metaphyseal anadysplasia
A rare bone condition seen in the first months of life, with short stature and bowed legs that often improves by age 3.
Understanding Metaphyseal anadysplasia
Signs show in the first months of life. X-rays show irregular, widened bone ends and thin bones. GARD says it usually resolves on its own by age 3. A severe dominant form and a milder recessive form have been seen.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these among the most common:
- Short stature
- Bowed long bones and legs
- Joint stiffness
- Changes in the ends of long bones
- Underdeveloped radius (forearm bone)
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include bone and joint specialists and genetic specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
- 4Connect with expert centers
Little People of America may keep lists of experts for this condition.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Bone and joint specialists (orthopedists or orthopedic surgeons); Genetic specialists (geneticists)
- Expert care
- Expert lists: Little People of America
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with Little People of America
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
Changes in genes (also called variants) cause this condition. GARD lists both autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive inheritance. No gene is named here.
Also known as: early-onset regressive form of metaphyseal dysplasia; maroteaux-verloes-stanescu syndrome; regressive metaphyseal dysplasia
Patient organizations
- Little People of AmericaMetaphyseal anadysplasia · United States
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