Ellis-Van Creveld's Syndrome with Common Atrium

Year 2012, Volume: 4 Issue: 2, 1 - 5, 26.05.2012

Amar Taksande Gautami V

Abstract

Ellis-van Creveld syndrome (EVCS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by a variable spectrum of clinical findings. Classical EVC syndrome comprises a tetrad of clinical manifestations of chondrodystrophy, polydactyly, ectodermal dysplasia, and cardiac defects. A 8 years old female child presented with history of breathlessness on exertion has disproportionate short stature, polydactyly, hydratic ectodermal dysplasia suggestive of EVCS. Echocardiographic examination revealed common atrium with mild pulmonary hypertension.

Keywords

Ellis-Van Creveld syndrome, polydactyly, common atrium

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