Kniest dysplasia

What is Kniest dysplasia?

Kniest dysplasia is a severe type II collagenopathy characterized by a short trunk and limbs, prominent joints and midface hypoplasia (round face with a flat nasal root).

Inheritance type

Autosomal dominant

Age of Onset

  • Infancy
  • Neonatal
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