Touching shoulders

Authors

  • Mariana Rodrigues Neto Pediatric Department, Unidade Local de Saúde Gaia Espinho https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8778-8778
  • Margarida Fernandes Pediatric Department, Unidade Local de Saúde Gaia Espinho https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4541-300X
  • Andreia Ferreira Pediatric Orthopedics Department, Unidade Local de Saúde Gaia/Espinho, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2164-1849
  • Mafalda Santos Pediatric Orthopedics Department, Unidade Local de Saúde Gaia/Espinho, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25753/BirthGrowthMJ.v35.i3.44095

Keywords:

cleidocranial dysplasia, clavicles, cranial fontanelle, ossification

Abstract

Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder mostly affecting bone and cartilage growth, as well as tooth formation. The most common skeletal abnormality in affected individuals are hypoplastic/aplastic clavicles. Successful treatment and management patients with CCD require a multidisciplinary team of healthcare specialists.

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Published

2026-10-12

How to Cite

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Neto MR, Fernandes M, Ferreira A, Santos M. Touching shoulders. BGMJ [Internet]. 2026 Oct. 12 [cited 2026 Oct. 15];35(3):158-60. Available from: https://revistas.rcaap.pt/bgmj/article/view/44095

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 3 (2026)

Section

Image Cases

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