HIP-DYSPLASIA IN BRACHYDACTYLY TYPE-C - A CLUE TO DIAGNOSIS

We report on a third family in which autosomal dominant brachydactyly type C segregates with hip dysplasia and short stature. Whether this a ssociation is an autonomous entity or the full expression of a malform ation complex generally presenting isolated trait, is yet to be settle d. In any case the finding of hip dysplasia may be of help in differen tiating mild forms of brachydactyly type C from brachydactyly type A1.