ESPE Abstracts

Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) is a rare genetic condition affecting bone and cartilage growth, primarily transmitted in an autosomal dominant manner. Characterised by the triad of clavicular hypoplasia, delayed closure of cranial sutures, and dental anomalies, CCD was first described in 1765, with its hereditary nature established in 1898. The condition is associated with mutations in the RUNX2 gene, which is important in osteoblastic differentiation. With a prevalence of 1:1,...

Introduction: Abetalipoproteinemia is a rare genetic disease with autosomal recessive inheritance, caused by biallelic mutations in the microsomal triglyceride transfer protein (MTTP) gene¹. Its worldwide prevalence is estimated at 1:1,000,000², with approximately 100 cases reported in the literature³. Epidemiological data on this pathology in Brazil are not found in the literature.Case Report: J.O.S.C, a ...