Acrodysostosis Overview
Learn About Acrodysostosis
Acrodysostosis is an extremely rare disorder that is present at birth (congenital). It leads to problems with the bones of the hands, feet, and nose, and intellectual disability.
Arkless-Graham; Acrodysplasia; Maroteaux-Malamut
Most people with acrodysostosis have no family history of the disease. However, sometimes the condition is passed down from parent to child. Parents with the condition have a 1 in 2 chance of passing it to their children.
There is a slightly greater risk for children with fathers who are 45 and older at the time of conception.
Symptoms of this disorder include:
- Frequent middle ear infections
- Growth problems, short arms and legs
- Hearing problems
- Intellectual disability
- The body doesn't respond to certain hormones, even though hormone levels are normal
- Distinct facial features
Treatment depends on the symptoms.
Hormones, such as growth hormone, may be given. Surgery to treat bone problems may be done.
Caroline Silve practices in Paris, France. Silve and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acrodysostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Dysostosis Peripheral, Acrodysostosis, Albright's Hereditary Osteodystrophy, Pseudohypoparathyroidism, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
Agnes Linglart practices in Paris, France. Linglart and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acrodysostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Albright's Hereditary Osteodystrophy, Pseudohypoparathyroidism, X-Linked Hypophosphatemia, Osteotomy, and Parathyroidectomy.
Giovanna Mantovani practices in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mantovani and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acrodysostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Pseudohypoparathyroidism, Albright's Hereditary Osteodystrophy, Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
These groups can provide more information on acrodysostosis:
- National Organization for Rare Disorders -- rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/acrodysostosis
- NIH Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center -- rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/5724/acrodysostosis
Problems depend on the degree of skeletal involvement and intellectual disability. In general, people do well.
Acrodysostosis may lead to:
- Learning disability
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Worsening range of movement in the spine, elbows, and hands
Contact your child's provider if signs of acrodystosis develop. Make sure your child's height and weight are measured during each well-child visit. Your child's provider may refer you to:
- A genetic professional for a full evaluation and chromosome studies
- A pediatric endocrinologist for management of your child's growth problems
Published Date: November 06, 2024
Published By: Anna C. Edens Hurst, MD, MS, Associate Professor in Medical Genetics, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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National Organization for Rare Disorders website. Acrodysostosis. rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/acrodysostosis. Updated August 13, 2014. Accessed November 12, 2024.