Spatulated Ribs: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Spatulated Ribs

Fucosidosis

Return to The Medical Biochemistry Page © 1996–2019 themedicalbiochemistrypage.org, LLC | info @ themedicalbiochemistrypage.org Fucosidosis belongs to a family of disorders identified as lysosomal storage diseases. Fucosidosis is an autosomal recessive disorder that results from deficiencies in the fucosidase, alpha-L-1[…] [themedicalbiochemistrypage.org]

Pseudoachondroplasia

Radiographic findings included a normal skull, with chest X-ray dipicting spatulate ribs with anterior widening. [comprped.com]

ribs 0012307 Ulnar deviation of the hand 0009487 Ulnar deviation of the wrist 0003049 Ulnar metaphyseal irregularity 0004042 Waddling gait 'Waddling' gait Waddling walk [ [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

The radiographic features include, a normal skull, spatulate ribs with anterior widening, pelvis with poorly formed acetabulam with rounded iliac wings. [comprped.com]

Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Type Kimberley

ribs Pain Milia Abnormal vertebral morphology Carpal bone hypoplasia Metaphyseal widening Rickets Abnormality of the hip bone Genu recurvatum Beaking of vertebral bodies [mendelian.co]

[…] irregularity Radial metaphyseal irregularity Joint laxity Hamartomatous polyposis Growth delay Short distal phalanx of finger Short foot Sensory neuropathy Lumbar hyperlordosis Spatulate [mendelian.co]

Acrootoocular Syndrome

ribs Need help with a diagnosis? [mendelian.co]

[…] bones Acromesomelia Short digit Aplasia/Hypoplasia involving the metacarpal bones Aplasia/Hypoplasia of the patella Pes valgus Short 1st metacarpal Short femur Short tibia Spatulate [mendelian.co]

Geleophysic Dysplasia

She has kyphosis of the upper thoraic and biconvexities of thoraic vertebral column, with wide, broad - shaped spatulate ribs. [angelfire.com]

Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4

ribs, gibbus deformity, vertebra bodies with beak-like projections on their lower anterior margins, and cuboidal shape of the metacarpals. [jisppd.com]

[…] and Research Foundation, Mylapore, Chennai, in the light of clinical findings like coarse face, low nasal bridge, and the following radiographic findings which included spatulated [jisppd.com]

Platyspondyly

ribs Fragmented epiphyses Radial metaphyseal irregularity Fragmented, irregular epiphyses Small epiphyses of the phalanges of the hand Ulnar metaphyseal irregularity Childhood [mendelian.co]

Arthritis Pain Milia Intestinal polyposis Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia Clinodactyly of the 5th finger Lumbar spinal canal stenosis Hydrocephalus Depressed nasal bridge Spatulate [mendelian.co]

X-Linked Lethal Multiple Pterygium Syndrome

ribs 4/8 2 2 2 1 5/15Hypoplastic scapula 7/12 1 2 2 1 9/19Undermodelling 12/16 1 2 4/4 1 18/23of long bonesProximal radio-ulnar 3/10 2 2 2 3/16fusionHip dislocation 3/7 2 [docslide.com.br]

4 1 2 2 2 5thin diaphragmVertebral defects 7/13 2 2 2 1 8/20Vertebral fusion 5/15 2 2 2 1 6/22Hypoplastic ilia 5/10 1 2 2 1 7/17Rib hypoplasia 7/15 2 2 2 2 7/22Broad or spatulated [docslide.com.br]

Dilated Cardiomyopathy Type 2B

Chest X-ray illustrating the cardiomegaly and the broadened spatulate ribs at the age of 9months ECG clarified marked signs of biventricular hypertrophy with 1st degree atrioventricular [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Geleophysic Dysplasia Type 2

She has kyphosis of the upper thoraic and biconvexities of thoraic vertebral column, with wide, broad - shaped spatulate ribs. [angelfire.com]

Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4A

ribs, gibbus deformity, vertebra bodies with beak-like projections on their lower anterior margins, and cuboidal shape of the metacarpals. [jisppd.com]

Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 1

ribs, gibbus deformity, vertebra bodies with beak-like projections on their lower anterior margins, and cuboidal shape of the metacarpals. [jisppd.com]

Mucopolysaccharidosis

Beyond the clinical findings described above, imaging often reveals macrocephaly, atlantoaxial dislocation, wedge-shaped vertebral bodies and platyspondyly, spatulate ribs [symptoma.com]

Figure 5: CXR showing ribs with tapered posterior ends (a paddle and/or spatulated appearance). [omicsonline.org]

An anteroposterior X-ray showed his ribs as wide with tapered posterior ends (a paddle and/or spatulated appearance) ( Figure 5 ). [omicsonline.org]

Hip Dysplasia Type Beukes

PCS PCS change to spatulate ribs later ISBN-13:978-0721606156 HPO 12.07.2010 +MIM:177170 PSEUDOACHONDROPLASIA MIM:600310 CARTILAGE OLIGOMERIC MATRIX PROTEIN MIM:600310 / [sourceforge.net]

PCS PCS change to spatulate ribs later ISBN-13:978-0721606156 12.07.2010 -MIM:177170 PSEUDOACHONDROPLASIA MIM:600310 CARTILAGE OLIGOMERIC MATRIX PROTEIN MIM:600310 / wt COMP [sourceforge.net]

PCS ISBN-13:978-0721606156 12.07.2010 -MIM:177170 PSEUDOACHONDROPLASIA MIM:600310 CARTILAGE OLIGOMERIC MATRIX PROTEIN MIM:600310 / wt COMP HP:0000772 Abnormality of the ribs [sourceforge.net]

Lethal Multiple Pterygium Syndrome

ribs 4/8 2 2 2 1 5/15Hypoplastic scapula 7/12 1 2 2 1 9/19Undermodelling 12/16 1 2 4/4 1 18/23of long bonesProximal radio-ulnar 3/10 2 2 2 3/16fusionHip dislocation 3/7 2 [docslide.com.br]

4 1 2 2 2 5thin diaphragmVertebral defects 7/13 2 2 2 1 8/20Vertebral fusion 5/15 2 2 2 1 6/22Hypoplastic ilia 5/10 1 2 2 1 7/17Rib hypoplasia 7/15 2 2 2 2 7/22Broad or spatulated [docslide.com.br]

Congenital Hemihypertrophy

ribs Small epiphyses Synophrys Limb ataxia Progressive neurologic deterioration Sleep disturbance Juvenile onset Hirsutism Dysmetria Aggressive behavior Ataxia Hyperactivity [mendelian.co]

Premature osteoarthritis Atlantoaxial dislocation Hamartomatous polyposis Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia Irregular epiphyses Intestinal polyposis Radial metaphyseal irregularity Spatulate [mendelian.co]

Freeman-Sheldon Syndrome

A case of Freeman-Sheldon syndrome (cranio-carpotarsal dysplasia) with spatulate (“canoe paddle”) ribs. British Journal of Radiology 1993; 36:50-52. 47. Rutt A. [wikidoc.org]

Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2

Figure 5: CXR showing ribs with tapered posterior ends (a paddle and/or spatulated appearance). [omicsonline.org]

An anteroposterior X-ray showed his ribs as wide with tapered posterior ends (a paddle and/or spatulated appearance) ( Figure 5 ). [omicsonline.org]

Costello Syndrome

[…] tips Orthopaedic problems Short neck and cervical kyphosis Spinal abnormalities Chest deformity with pectus and rib cage asymmetry Joint laxity with positional foot deformity [dermnetnz.org]

[…] aging, hair loss Musculoskeletal system Diffuse hypotonia and joint laxity Ulnar deviation of wrists and fingers, splayed fingers resulting in characteristic hand posture Spatulate [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] folds Square mandible with a pointed chin Prominent tongue Full cheeks and lips with a wide mouth Characteristic hands Hypermobile with ulnar deviation Splayed fingers with spatulate [dermnetnz.org]

Pompe Disease

Plain radiography will demonstrate a constellation of skeletal findings known as dysostosis multiplex: J-shaped sella turcica, “spatulate” ribs with anterior widening, wedge-shaped [dx.doi.org]

Spondyloenchondrodysplasia

Paddle Ribs. Observe that the ribs are overly wide, producing a paddled or spatulated appearance. Note the characteristic varus deformity of the humerus (arrows). D. [de.slideshare.net]

Atelosteogenesis Type 2

in addition to short neck, thoracic narrowing, small hands with shortened and spatulate fingers, legs in a “lotus flower” position with large hallux, and club feet. [scielo.br]

[…] multiple skeletal anomalies: marked shortening of the femurs, humeral agenesis, micrognathia, nasal hypoplasia, ocular hypertelorism, thoracic scoliosis, and hypoplastic ribs [scielo.br]

Autosomal Recessive Distal Osteolysis Syndrome

A case of Freeman-Sheldon syndrome (cranio-carpotarsal dysplasia) with spatulate ("canoe paddle") ribs. Br J Radiol. 1983;56(661):50-1. Martini AK, Banniza von Bazan U. [fsrgroup.org]

Argemone Mexicana

First_leaves First leaves are simple, alternate, arranged in a rosette, green ribbed white, sessile .The blade is spatulate, attenuate at base, 6 to 8 cm long and 1 cm wide [publish.plantnet-project.org]

Bent Bone Dysplasia

Paddle Ribs. Observe that the ribs are overly wide, producing a paddled or spatulated appearance. Note the characteristic varus deformity of the humerus (arrows). D. [slideshare.net]

Thai Symphalangism Syndrome

[…] in appearance) - Hypoplastic disc space is frequently an associated finding Transitional Vertebra L1 - Lumbar ribs (See transitional vertebra L5) Meningocele - Meningocele [cram.com]

100 = 39-50% (Average is 45%) Transtional Vertebra L5 - Sacralisation of L5 - Generally, findings involve enlargement of one or both transverse processes (hyperplastic or spatulate [cram.com]

Kyphomelic Dysplasia

Paddle Ribs. Observe that the ribs are overly wide, producing a paddled or spatulated appearance. Note the characteristic varus deformity of the humerus (arrows). D. [slideshare.net]

Stevenson Carey Syndrome

[…] fingernails Tight Achilles tendons, often developing throughout childhood Positional foot deformity Vertical talus Kyphoscoliosis Pectus carinatum, pectus excavatum, asymmetric rib [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]