Dwarfism With Tall Vertebrae

In 2 sisters Fuhrmann et al. (1972) described a form of dwarfism with disproportionately tall vertebral bodies (i.e., reduced anteroposterior dimension). Other features were very slender, caudally directed lower ribs, coxa vara, and a cordate pelvis. Since the parents were not related and the mother showed minor changes (short stature and somewhat tall vertebrae), dominant inheritance with variable expressivity was suggested.