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Familial odontoid hypoplasia
Author(s) -
Stevens Cathy A.,
Pearce Richard G.,
Burton Edward M.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
american journal of medical genetics part a
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.064
H-Index - 112
eISSN - 1552-4833
pISSN - 1552-4825
DOI - 10.1002/ajmg.a.32860
Subject(s) - hypoplasia , abnormality , medicine , asymptomatic , pediatrics , anatomy , surgery , psychiatry
Odontoid hypoplasia is a developmental abnormality, which is often asymptomatic. However significant sequelae can occur in some individuals, particularly after head or neck trauma. This anomaly is not generally known to be familial. We report on four affected individuals in the same family with odontoid hypoplasia, suggesting autosomal dominant inheritance. This is an important observation in that evaluation of family members is warranted in order to identify those at risk of neurologic compromise. © 2009 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.