Question: How many people are affected by spondylocostal dysostosis ?
Answer: Spondylocostal dysostosis is a rare condition, although its exact prevalence is unknown.
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Question: Is spondylocostal dysostosis inherited ?
Answer: Spondylocostal dysostosis can have different inheritance patterns. Types 1, 2, 3, and 4 are inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern, which means both copies of the gene in each cell have mutations. The parents of an individual with an autosomal recessive condition each carry one copy of the mutated gene, but they typically do not show signs and symptoms of the condition. AD spondylocostal dysostosis is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. Autosomal dominant inheritance means that one copy of an altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder, although in these cases no causative genes have been identified. The signs and symptoms of spondylocostal dysostosis are typically more severe with autosomal recessive inheritance.
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Question: What are the treatments for spondylocostal dysostosis ?
Answer: These resources address the diagnosis or management of spondylocostal dysostosis: - Gene Review: Gene Review: Spondylocostal Dysostosis, Autosomal Recessive - Genetic Testing Registry: Jarcho-Levin syndrome - Genetic Testing Registry: Spondylocostal dysostosis 1 - Genetic Testing Registry: Spondylocostal dysostosis 2 - Genetic Testing Registry: Spondylocostal dysostosis 3 - Genetic Testing Registry: Spondylocostal dysostosis 4, autosomal recessive - KidsHealth: X-Ray Exam (Scoliosis) - MedlinePlus Encyclopedia: Scoliosis These resources from MedlinePlus offer information about the diagnosis and management of various health conditions: - Diagnostic Tests - Drug Therapy - Surgery and Rehabilitation - Genetic Counseling - Palliative Care
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