One of the pressing issues in pediatric pathology is connective tissue dysplasia, particularly its undifferentiated form, which occurs in 70–80% of children. This condition presents significant challenges in the diagnosis and management of comorbid diseases due to the polymorphism of clinical manifestations and variability of phenotypic features. Timely identification and the development of an individualized treatment strategy allow for the prevention of complications and improvement of therapeutic outcomes. Given the high prevalence of undifferentiated connective tissue dysplasia, this pathological condition should be routinely considered during pediatric assessment.

Connective tissue dysplasia, diagnosis, screening

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