Primordial Dwarfism

Synonyms: Microcephalic Osteodysplastic Primordial Dwarfism, MOPD

Majewski osteodysplastic primordial dwarfism type II (MOPD II) complicated by stroke: clinical report and review of cerebral vascular anomalies.
Source/Author: Brancati F, Castori M, Mingarelli R, Dallapiccola B. 
Abstract 
Article indicating that in patients with MOPD type II there is a 25% risk for cerebral vascular anomaly and should be screened for using CNS vascular imaging.

Majewski Osteodysplastic Primordial Dwarfism Type II (MOPD II) Syndrome Previously Diagnosed as Seckel Syndrome: Report of a Novel Mutation of PCNT Gene
Source/Author: Piane M, Della Monica M, Piatelli G, Lulli P, Lonardo F, Chessa L, Scarano G.
Abstract 
Article discussing that PCNT mutations are diagnostic of MOPD II. 
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MICROCEPHALIC OSTEODYSPLASTIC PRIMORDIAL DWARFISM, TYPE I
Source/Author: OMIM, Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man 
Web-based (medical)
Medical/Scientific description of MOPD, type I, with emphasis on the genetics of the condition

MICROCEPHALIC OSTEODYSPLASTIC PRIMORDIAL DWARFISM, TYPE III
Source/Author: OMIM, Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man 
Web-based (medical)
Medical/Scientific description of MOPD, type III, with emphasis on the genetics of the condition

Primordial Dwarfism 
Source/Author: Scott, Charles; Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children/Nemours
Medical Review
Excellent overview of primordial dwarfism including: how it happens, its genetics, physical features, diagnosis, medical management, social aspects, physical accommodations,etc.

PrimordialDwarfism.com
Source/Author: Parents of Children with Primordial Dwarfism, in conjunction with Drs. Charles Scott and Judy Hall 
Support Group
A site dedicated to educating and supporting families affected by Primordial Dwarfism. Medical and educational information as well as contacts to families.

Seckel Syndrome
Source/Author: National Organization of Rare Diseases 
Web-based (medical)
Brief description of the clinical features/characteristics, medical complications and genetics of this condition

Seckel syndrome
Source/Author: Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Web-based (medical) 
Photographs and fetal ultrasound images of individuals with Seckel syndrome. Links to journal articles on this condition.

Seckel syndrome
Source/Author: Laurence Faivre and Valerie Cormier-Darie; Orphanet 
Web-based (medical)
Detailed overview of this condition in medical terminology.

osteodysplastic primordial dwarfism
Source/Author: Jablonski Syndromes Database 
Web-based (medical)
Summary, clinical features, and medical bibliography.