Problems elsewhere in the body

• Congenital heart defects are seen in about 60% of children. The most common are an atrial septal defect, a single atrium, and a ventricular septal defect. Assessment by a pediatric cardiologist soon after birth is strongly recommended. Cardiac surgery may be needed to correct the abnormalities. Nearly 50% of babies born with EVC will die due to cardiorespiratory complications.

  

• Genitourinary anomalies include poor development of the penis and kidneys. Evaluation by a paediatric urologist is advised.
• Teeth will appear early and may even be present at birth. They are small, peg-shaped and poorly formed. EVC patients are predisposed to dental cavities. Several abnormalities around the lips and gums have been described. Children with EVC would benefit from early referral to an orthodontist for surgical or prosthetic management of dental problems.

• What are the physical characteristics of Ellis-Van Creveld Dysplasia?
• How is the diagnosis made?
• Problems in the musculoskeletal system
• Problems elsewhere in the body
• What are things to watch out for?
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