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This case highlights the condition's clinical heterogeneity and underscores the importance of genetic testing for accurate diagnosis and counseling. |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1 | Introduction | with most cases linked to pathogenic variants in the DYNC2H1 gene, which is responsible for the more common subtypes, |\n| Skeletal dysplasias encompass a diverse group of genetic disor- | SRTD3 [2–4]. However, a less prevalent variant, associated with |\n| ders characterized by abnormalities in bone and cartilage devel- | the DYNC2I2 (formerly known as WDR34) gene, leads to the |\n| opment, leading to significant variations in skeletal morphology and function. These conditions are often associated with a range | rarer subtype known as SRTD11 . |\n| of clinical manifestations, including limb shortening, polydac- | The DYNC2I2 gene encodes the WD repeat-containing protein |\n| tyly, and thoracic constriction. According to the 2023 Nosology | 34, which is a component of the mammalian dynein motor- |\n| of Genetic Skeletal Disorders, Short-Rib Dysplasia (SRD) group | based intraflagellar transport (IFT) machinery. This machin- |\n| (formerly Short-Rib Polydactyly Syndrome, SRPS) falls under | ery is critical for the assembly and maintenance of cilia, which |\n| the category of “skeletal disorders caused by abnormalities of | are essential organelles for various signaling pathways cru- |\n| cilia or ciliary signaling”(NOS10-0040) and is associated with 33 different genes [1] . Among the various subtypes of skeletal | cial for normal development and survival (NCBI Reference: NM_ 052844.3) . Pathogenic variants in DYNC2I2 disrupt ciliary |\n| dysplasia, Short-Rib Thoracic Dysplasia (SRTD) represents a | function, leading to the constellation of features seen in ciliop- |\n| particularly severe form, typically characterized by short ribs and a narrowed thorax, which often results in life-threatening | athies like SRTD. |\n| respiratory complications in affected neonates. The incidence of | The identification of genetic variants associated with skele- |\n| SRTD is estimated to be approximately 1 in 100,000 live births, | tal dysplasia has been greatly facilitated by advancements in |\n| Zhihui Wang and Heqin Guan have contributed equally to this work. |  |\n| This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs License, which permits use and distribution in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited, the use is non-commercial and no modifications or adaptations are made.\u003Cbr>© 2026 The Author(s). Clinical Case Reports published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd. |  |\n\nClinical Case Reports, 2026; 14:e71708 1 of 6  \n[htt","cbCaimI3vgSDlfOc","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimI3vgSDlfOc","pdf",456205,"English","# Introduction\n## Genetic basis and ciliary function\n## Clinical heterogeneity and phenotype variability\n## Prenatal presentation gap","[{\"question\":\"What prenatal ultrasound findings are most prominent in this DYNC2I2-related SRTD11 case?\",\"answer\":\"Prominent limb shortening and polydactyly are presented as the primary ultrasound findings.\"},{\"question\":\"Why can classic thoracic abnormalities be less obvious in DYNC2I2-related SRTD11?\",\"answer\":\"Classic thoracic abnormalities may be subtle prenatally, even when the condition is present.\"},{\"question\":\"How do genetic testing results support diagnosis and counseling in this case?\",\"answer\":\"Genetic testing enables accurate identification of pathogenic variants and therefore improves diagnostic precision and counseling for affected families.\"}]","A Rare Case of Prenatal Short-Rib Thoracic Dysplasia 11 Subtype With Compound Heterozygous Variants in the DYNC2I2 Gene - Presenting Polydactyly and Shortened Limbs | PDF",1790692134,15]