Review
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World J Radiol. Oct 28, 2014; 6(10): 808-825
Published online Oct 28, 2014. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v6.i10.808
Table 4 Differences between pseudoachondroplasia and achondroplasia
PseudoachondroplasiaAchondroplasia
Skull: Normal: “Achondroplasia with normal face”Skull : Abnormal
Spine: Platyspondyly +Spine: Platyspondyly –
Interpedicular distance normalInterpedicular distance decreased in lumbar spine
Epiphyses and metaphyses abnormalOnly metaphyses abnormal
Trident hand and champagne-glass pelvis absentTrident hand and champagne-glass pelvis present