Thanatophoric dysplasia, type I Francesco Contarin, MD Article Published: May 31, 2002 Venezuela This is a 25-week fetus with Thanatophoric dysplasia, type I. Note the short limbs, the redundant soft-tissues and the platysplondyly. The short limbs (humerus and femur) and disproportionally large foot. The redundant soft-tissues: The small chest cavity compared to the abdomen The platysplondyly. The baby after delivery. The X-ray (note the platysplondyly). Normal karyotpe Discussion Board Start a discussion about this article Add bookmark Bookmarked