Angel shaped phalangoepiphyseal dysplasia

Definition:

Angel shaped phalangoepiphyseal dysplasia (ASPED) is one type of osteochondrodysplasia characterized by angel shaped middle phalanges and generalized epiphyseal dysplasia that disproportionately affects the middle phalanx and distal hip joint.

References:

[1]. A Giedion, et al. Angel-shaped phalango-epiphyseal dysplasia (ASPED): identification of a new genetic bone marker. Am J Med Genet. 1993 Oct 1;47(5):765-71. [Content Brief]

[2]. Alessandro Castriota-Scanderbeg, et al. Angel-shaped phalanges in brachydactyly C: a case report, and speculation on pathogenesis. Pediatr Radiol. 2005 May;35(5):535-8. [Content Brief]

[3]. M Holder-Espinasse, et al. Angel shaped phalangeal dysplasia, hip dysplasia, and positional teeth abnormalities are part of the brachydactyly C spectrum associated with CDMP-1 mutations. J Med Genet. 2004 Jun;41(6):e78. [Content Brief]

[4]. S Mundlos, et al. The brachydactylies: a molecular disease family. Clin Genet. 2009 Aug;76(2):123-36. [Content Brief]

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