A further case of opsismodysplasia with hydrocephalus.

We present a case of opsismodysplasia, a very rare skeletal dysplasia, in a term newborn female who had short length, short extremities and markedly short fingers. Radiological studies demonstrated severe platyspondyly, absence of epiphyseal ossification centers, short tubular bones, especially severe in hands and feet, with metaphyseal cupping. She also had hydrocephaly, a rare finding in opsismodysplasia.

The effect of zinc supplementation on linear growth, body composition, and growth factors in preterm infants.

Objective: The aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of zinc supplementation on linear growth, body composition, and growth factors in premature infants.

Design: Thirty-six preterm infants (gestational age: 32.0 +/- 2.