"Iliac horns were described by Edward Everett Fong (1912-fl.1964 9), an American radiologist in 1946 8."
"Nail-patella syndrome has many synonyms, in addition to Fong disease, which include osteo-onychodysostosis, Österreicher-Turner syndrome 10, Turner-Kieser syndrome, and Trauner-Rieger syndrome."
"The underlying genetic defect is caused by loss-of-function mutations in the transcription factor LMX1B on chromosome 9 5,6."
"Iliac horns were described by Edward Everett Fong (1912-fl.1964 9), an American radiologist in 1946 8."
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"Associations"
"The bilateral posterior iliac horns, due to exostoses arising from the posterior aspect of the iliac bones, are present in up to 80%; this finding is considered pathognomonic for the syndrome. The horns may be capped by an epiphysis."
"Multidisciplinary teams are required to treat patients with nail-patella syndrome, these include orthopaedics, paediatricians, and for other complications of the condition: nephrologists, ophthalmologists, general practitioners, dieticians, and physiotherapists, etc. 11."
"History and etymology"