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Basic synonyms
- spondylocostal dysplasia
- spondylothoracic dysplasia
- costovertebral division irregularities
- spondylocostal dysostosis
- spondylothoracic dysostosis
Condition Subdivisions
- SCDO1
- SCDO2
General Discussion
Jarcho-Levin disorder is an unusual congenital disease defined by unique malformations of bones of the spine (vertebrae) and also the ribs, respiratory system deficiency, and/or various other irregularities. Babies birthed with Jarcho-Levin disorder have brief necks, restricted neck movement as a result of problems of the cervical vertebrae as well as brief stature.
Babies with Jarcho-Levin disorder encounter breathing lack as well as are vulnerable to restarted respiratory system infections (pneumonia) that result in serious problems. The vertebrae are merged as well as the ribs fall short to create effectively, as a result, the upper body dental caries is as well little to suit the expanding lungs.
There are obviously 2 kinds of Jarcho-Levin Syndrome that are acquired as autosomal recessive hereditary characteristics as well as called spondylocostal dysostosis kind 1 (SCDO1) as well as spondylocostal dyostosis kind 2 (SCDO2).