Maternal systemic lupus erythematosus and chrondrodysplasia punctata in two sibs: Phenocopy or coincidence?

Abstract

Two sibs with chondrodysplasia punctata in whom the mother was suffering from systemic lupus erythematosus are presented and the radiological features described. Comparison with other forms of chondrodysplasia punctata with a review of the relevant publications is presented and the possible asscociation with maternal systemic lupus erythematosus is highlighted.