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Intervertebral space narrowing

MedGen UID:
78101
Concept ID:
C0263870
Finding; Finding
Synonyms: Narrow disc space; Narrow disc spaces; Narrow intervertebral disc spaces; Narrow intervertebral spaces
SNOMED CT: Narrowing intervertebral disc space (11301007); Narrowing of intervertebral disc space (11301007)
 
HPO: HP:0002945

Definition

Decreased height of the intervertebral disk. [from HPO]

Conditions with this feature

Brachyolmia-amelogenesis imperfecta syndrome
MedGen UID:
318659
Concept ID:
C1832594
Disease or Syndrome
Dental anomalies and short stature (DASS) is characterized by significant short stature with brachyolmia as well as hypoplastic amelogenesis imperfecta with almost absent enamel (Huckert et al., 2015). Some patients exhibit valvular and/or vascular defects, including mitral valve prolapse, aortic root dilation, and aortic as well as other arterial aneurysms (Dugan et al., 2015; Guo et al., 2018). Inter- and intrafamilial variability has been reported.
Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia tarda, autosomal recessive, Leroy-Spranger type
MedGen UID:
373126
Concept ID:
C1836584
Disease or Syndrome
Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia with metatarsal shortening
MedGen UID:
324580
Concept ID:
C1836683
Congenital Abnormality
Czech dysplasia is an autosomal dominant skeletal dysplasia characterized by early-onset, progressive pseudorheumatoid arthritis, platyspondyly, and short third and fourth toes (Marik et al., 2004; Kozlowski et al., 2004).
Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia with congenital joint dislocations
MedGen UID:
373381
Concept ID:
C1837657
Disease or Syndrome
CHST3-related skeletal dysplasia is characterized by short stature of prenatal onset, joint dislocations (knees, hips, radial heads), clubfeet, and limitation of range of motion that can involve all large joints. Kyphosis and occasionally scoliosis with slight shortening of the trunk develop in childhood. Minor heart valve dysplasia has been described in several persons. Intellect and vision are normal.
Brachyolmia type 1, toledo type
MedGen UID:
376504
Concept ID:
C1849048
Disease or Syndrome
Brachyolmia type 1, Hobaek type
MedGen UID:
338605
Concept ID:
C1849055
Disease or Syndrome
Rock et al. (2008) provided an overview of the brachyolmias, a heterogeneous group of skeletal dysplasias that affect primarily the spine. Type 1 brachyolmia includes the Hobaek and Toledo (BCYM1B; 271630) forms, which are inherited in an autosomal recessive fashion. Both forms of type 1 are characterized by scoliosis, platyspondyly with rectangular and elongated vertebral bodies, overfaced pedicles, and irregular, narrow intervertebral spaces. The Toledo form is distinguished by the presence of corneal opacities and precocious calcification of the costal cartilage. Type 2 brachyolmia (BCYM2; 613678), sometimes referred to as the Maroteaux type, is also an autosomal recessive disorder, primarily distinguished from type 1 by rounded vertebral bodies and less overfaced pedicles. Some cases are associated with precocious calcification of the falx cerebri. Type 3 brachyolmia (BCYM3; 113500) is an autosomal dominant form, caused by mutation in the TRPV4 gene (605427), with severe kyphoscoliosis and flattened, irregular cervical vertebrae. Paradoxically, although the limbs are mildly shortened in all types of brachyolmia, they show minimal epiphyseal and metaphyseal abnormalities on radiographs. Type 4 brachyolmia (BCYM4; 612847) is an autosomal recessive form, caused by mutation in the PAPSS2 gene (603005), with mild epiphyseal and metaphyseal changes.
Chondrodysplasia with joint dislocations, gPAPP type
MedGen UID:
481387
Concept ID:
C3279757
Disease or Syndrome
The GPAPP-type of chondrodysplasia with joint dislocations is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by short stature, chondrodysplasia with brachydactyly, congenital joint dislocations, cleft palate, and facial dysmorphism (Vissers et al., 2011).
Stickler syndrome, type 4
MedGen UID:
481571
Concept ID:
C3279941
Disease or Syndrome
Stickler syndrome is a connective tissue disorder that can include ocular findings of myopia, cataract, and retinal detachment; hearing loss that is both conductive and sensorineural; midfacial underdevelopment and cleft palate (either alone or as part of the Robin sequence); and mild spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia and/or precocious arthritis. Variable phenotypic expression of Stickler syndrome occurs both within and among families; interfamilial variability is in part explained by locus and allelic heterogeneity.

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Etiology

Imrich R, Sedláková J, Úlehlová M, Gornall M, Jackson R, Olsson B, Rudebeck M, Gallagher J, Lukáčová O, Mlynáriková V, Stančík R, Vrtíková E, Záňová E, Zaťková A, Arnoux JB, Rovenský J, Luangrath E, Bygott H, Khedr M, Ranganath LR
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Qi M, Shen X, Wu H, Sun B, Cao P, Tian Y, Wu X, Chen Y, Liu Y, Yuan W
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Diagnosis

Imrich R, Sedláková J, Úlehlová M, Gornall M, Jackson R, Olsson B, Rudebeck M, Gallagher J, Lukáčová O, Mlynáriková V, Stančík R, Vrtíková E, Záňová E, Zaťková A, Arnoux JB, Rovenský J, Luangrath E, Bygott H, Khedr M, Ranganath LR
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Wu H, Gao ZW, Zhao DX, Li LY
J Int Med Res 2020 Mar;48(3):300060519889458. doi: 10.1177/0300060519889458. PMID: 32216522Free PMC Article

Therapy

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Orthop Surg 2022 Nov;14(11):2863-2870. Epub 2022 Sep 20 doi: 10.1111/os.13489. PMID: 36125204Free PMC Article
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J Int Med Res 2020 Mar;48(3):300060519889458. doi: 10.1177/0300060519889458. PMID: 32216522Free PMC Article
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BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2017 Jan 23;18(1):34. doi: 10.1186/s12891-017-1407-6. PMID: 28114923Free PMC Article
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