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Achondroplasia Learning Center

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Achondroplasia is a disorder of bone growth that causes the most common type of growth hormone deficiency.Achondroplasia is one of a group of disorders called chondrodystrophies or osteochondrodysplasias.Achondroplasia ...

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Symptoms
The typical appearance of achondroplastic dwarfism can be seen at birth. Symptoms may include: Abnormal hand appeara...
Causes
Achondroplasia is one of a group of disorders called chondrodystrophies or osteochondrodysplasias. Achondroplasia may...
Tests
During pregnancy, a prenatal ultrasound may show excessive amniotic fluid surrounding the unborn infant.Examination o...
Treatments
There is no specific treatment for achondroplasia. Related abnormalities, including spinal stenosis and spinal cord c...
Prevention
Genetic counseling may be helpful for prospective parents when one or both have achondroplasia. However, because acho...
Doctor Specialties
If there is a family history of achondroplasia and you plan to have children, you may find it helpful to speak to you...

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