Inheritance
Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia (MED) encompasses a spectrum of skeletal disorders, most of which are inherited in an autosomal dominant form. However, there is also an autosomal recessive form.
Associated genes include COL9A2, COL9A3, COMP, and MATR3.
Types include:
| Type | OMIM | Gene |
|---|---|---|
| EDM1 | 132400 | COMP |
| EDM2 | 600204 | COL9A2 |
| EDM3 | 600969 | COL9A3 |
| EDM4 | 226900 | DTDST |
| EDM5 | 607078 | MATN3 |
| EDM6 | 120210 | COL9A1 |
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