Cleidocranial dysostosis or cleidocranial dysplasia is syndrome consisting of delayed ossification of midline structures. The syndrome is autosomal dominant and affects bones formed intramembraneously. The disease results in short stature.

REFERENCES

• Altschuler EL. Cleidocranial dysostosis and the unity of the Homeric epics: an essay. Clin Orthop. 2001 Feb;(383):286-9.

• Stewart PA, Wallerstein R, Moran E, Lee MJ. Early prenatal ultrasound diagnosis of cleidocranial dysplasia.
  Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2000 Feb;15(2):154-6.

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