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Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia, Lowry type is a rare primary bone dysplasia characterized by small, flat epiphyses (esp. the capital femoral epiphyses), rhizomelic shortening of limbs, cleft of secondary palate, micrognathia, mild joint contractures and facial dysmorphism (incl. mildly upward-slanting palpebral fissures, hypertelorism, broad nasal tip). Additionally reported features include scoliosis, genu valgum, mild pectus excavatum, platyspondyly, dislocated radial heads, brachydactyly, hypoplastic fibulae and talipes equinovarus.
Estimated prevalence: <1 in 1,000,000 (VERY_RARE).
No clinical trials have been registered for multiple epiphyseal dysplasia, Lowry type.
4 publications have been identified in PubMed for multiple epiphyseal dysplasia, Lowry type. Kisho has analyzed 3 by research type. Research spans Review / Meta-Analysis (67%) and Case Report / Case Series (33%).
Norppa AJ (2025). [PMID: 39761998](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39761998/). *RNA*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Wang H (2025). [PMID: 40660273](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40660273/). *Ital J Pediatr*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Muehlebach ME (2025). [PMID: 40877255](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40877255/). *Bone Res*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Data assembled from 4 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 19, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center