A Lethal Skeletal Dysplasia Characterized by Short Ribs, Short Limbs

question 6

Multiple Choice

A lethal skeletal dysplasia characterized by short ribs, short limbs, and polydactyly is which one of the following?

• A) Hypophosphatasia
• B) Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita
• C) Short-rib polydactyly
• D) Camptomelic dysplasia

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