Rhizomelic Chondrodysplasia Punctata: A Rare Case Report

Abstract

Rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctate (RCDP) is a rare autosomal recessive peroxisomal disease. The main features of the disease are shortening of the proximal long bones (Rhizomelia), punctate calcifications located in the epiphyses of long bones (Chondrodysplasia) and in the soft tissues around joints and vertebral column, vertebral clefting, dysmorphic face, and severe growth retardation, cervical spinal stenosis may also rarely be present. Imaging of the brain and spinal cord in patients with this disorder may aid prognosis and guide us to take management decisions. We report a rare case of RCDP diagnosed in a newborn. Our aim is to discuss current knowledge on etiopathogenesis as well as radiological and clinical symptoms of diseases associated with CDP.