Achondroplasia - pelvis

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Known achondroplasia.

Patient Data

Age: 4 months
Gender: Male
x-ray

Horizontal acetabular roof (decreased acetabular angle), small squared (tombstone or mickey mouse ear) iliac wings and champagne glass type pelvic inlet consistent with achondroplasia.

Case Discussion

Typical appearance on pelvic x-ray in a patient with achondroplasia.

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