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Home Up Neurofibromatosis Pyknodysostosis ... Ollier disease [ Achondroplasia ] Diastrophic dwarfism Chondrodysplasia punctata Thanatophoric dwarfism Asphyxiating thoracic dysplasia ... Dyschondrosteoses Heterozygous achondroplasia is the prototypical and most common rhizomelic dwarfism syndrome. Although the disease is autosomal dominant in transmission, approximately 80 - 90 % of cases are sporadic, reflecting mutations. The genetic defect lies at the fibroblast growth factor-3 gene, but in a different location than thanatophoric dwarfism. This results in defective endochondral bone formation with resultant shortening of tubular bones. The shaft caliber is less affected because periosteal intramembraneous bone formation is not affected. The incidence of the disease is 1 in approximately 30,000 to 60,000 births. Females are affected more than males. The offspring of two achondroplasts may produce a hereditary form of the disease known as homozygous achondroplasia. This is a lethal form of the disease in the neonatal period. Patients with achondroplasia are of normal intelligence but may have delay in reaching pediatric milestones. Three percent have hydrocephalus. In addition, skull abnormalities may lead to a small foramen magnum, leading to spinal cord compression. Hearing problems may result from multiple ear infections in childhood due to skull abnormalities.

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Achondroplasia Who to Contact Where to Go to Chat with Others Learn More About It Web Sites ... Search AltaVista for "Achondroplasia" Who to Contact Teddy Bear Foundation for Achondroplasia P.O. Box 148 Fanwood, NJ 07028 1-908-889-7717 (fax) E-mail: info@teddybearfoundation.org Web: http://www.teddybearfoundation.org/ MAGIC Foundation for Children's Growth 1327 North Harlem Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302 Fax: (708) 383-0899 E-mail: mary@magicfoundation.org Website: http://www.magicfoundation.org/ This is a national non-profit organization providing support and education regarding growth disorders in children and related adult disorders, including adult GHD. The MAGIC Foundation is dedicated to helping children whose physical growth is affected by a medical problem, by assisting families of afflicted children through local support groups, public education/awareness, newsletters, specialty divisions (such as the Growth Hormone Deficiency Division), and programs for the children (pen pals/newsletters/birthday club). MAGIC publishes a quarterly newsletter The Magic Touch that is free with membership or in case of financial need membership is free. The children produce a newsletter of their own called

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Achondroplasia 4-1521 To see Images first. Achondroplasia is the commonest disproportionate dwarfism. It is inherited as an autosomal dominent. 85% of case incidence is from a spontaneous mutation. The main feature is a symmetrical proximal limb shortening, rhizomelia, the humeri and femora are particularly affected. Metaphyseal irregularity takes the form of cupping or a 'V' shaped metaphyseal notch. The other features are: Smaller square iliac bones, horizontal acetabular roofs, delayed appearance of ossification, pelvic tilt with lumbar lordosis, narrow sacro-iliac notch, flattened verebral bodies, occasional short a-p diameter of vertebrae or occasionial bullet shape to anterior vertebral border, spinal stenosis, posterior scalloping of vertebrae, small skull base, compensating large vault with appearance of frontal bossing, small foramen magnum, short ribs with widened anterior ends, Trident hand, similar lengths of generally shorter fingers. Neurological bladder and hydrocephalus may complicate the axial stenoses. Various anatomic expressions of pathology.

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Main Search Index Definition Description Causes ... Resources Achondroplasia Definition Achondroplasia is the most common cause of dwarfism, or significantly abnormal short stature. Description Achondroplasia is one of a number of chondodystrophies, in which the development of cartilage, and therefore, bone is disturbed. The disorder appears in approximately one in every 10,000 births. Achondroplasia is usually diagnosed at birth, owing to the characteristic appearance of the newborn. Normal bone growth depends on the production of cartilage (a fibrous connective tissue). Over time, calcium is deposited within the cartilage, causing it to harden and become bone. In achondroplasia, abnormalities of this process prevent the bones (especially those in the limbs) from growing as long as they normally should, at the same time allowing the bones to become abnormally thickened. The bones in the trunk of the body and the skull are mostly not affected, although the opening from the skull through which the spinal cord passes (foramen magnum) is often narrower than normal, and the opening (spinal canal) through which the spinal cord runs in the back bones (vertebrae) becomes increasingly and abnormally small down the length of the spine. Achondroplasia is caused by a genetic defect. It is a dominant trait, meaning that anybody with the genetic defect will display all the symptoms of the disorder. A parent with the disorder has a 50% chance of passing it on to the offspring. Although achondroplasia can be passed on to subsequent offspring, the majority of cases occur due to a new mutation (change) in a gene. Interestingly enough, the defect seen in achondroplasia is one of only a few defects known to increase in frequency with increasing age of the father (many genetic defects are linked to increased age of the mother).

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Disease Nutrition Surgery Symptoms Injury ... Z Maryland Medical Center Programs Department of Orthopaedics UM Hospital for Children Home Medical Reference ... Encyclopedia (English) Toggle English Spanish Achondroplasia Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention Definition: An inherited disorder of bone growth that causes the most common type of dwarfism Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Achondroplasia is an inherited disorder of bone growth. It is one of the group of disorders that are collectively called chondrodystrophies or osteochondrodysplasias. The disorder causes a type of dwarfism that is recognized by its characteristic normal to large-sized head, shortened arms and legs (especially the upper arm and thigh), a normal-sized trunk, and waddling gait . Achondroplasia is the most common type of dwarfism. Achondroplasia is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. However, the majority of cases, approximately 80%, appear as spontaneous mutations. If one parent has achondroplasia, the infant has a 50% chance of inheriting the disorder. If both parents have the condition, the infant's chances of being affected increase to 75%. Review Date: 5/26/2001 Reviewed By: David M. Scher, M.D., Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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55. Achondroplasia achondroplasia,. Print this article, a skeletal sporadic. Homozygous achondroplasia is more severe than the usual heterozygous form. The http://www.amershamhealth.com/medcyclopaedia/medical/Volume VII/ACHONDROPLASIA.A

Amershamhealth.com Search for: Type a word or a phrase. All forms of the word are searchable. Browse entry words starting with: A B C D ... Other characters Achondroplasia, a skeletal dysplasia with short limbs and a characteristic facial appearance and body habitus. Inheritance is autosomal dominant, though most cases are sporadic. Homozygous achondroplasia is more severe than the usual heterozygous form. The primary disorder lies in the maturation of chondroplasts in the epiphyses which produces inadequate enchondral bone formation. The clinical features are: rhizomelic short limb dwarfism, normal intelligence, large skull vault, with small recessed nasal root and stubby trident-like hands. The radiological findings include: Skull: large skull vault, brachycephaly, short skull base, small foramen magnum. Hydrocephalus may occur secondary to obstructed venous return. Spine: platyspondyly; wide disc spaces, narrow spinal canal with spinal canal stenosis and narrowing of the interpedicular distances in the lumbar region. Dorsal thoracolumbar kyphos is described; anterior beaking of the vertebral bodies may develop at this level. Pelvis ( Fig.1

56. Achondroplasia achondroplasia,. Print this article, a hereditary disorder For a general description, see achondroplasia. In achondroplasia affected http://www.amershamhealth.com/medcyclopaedia/medical/Volume III 1/ACHONDROPLASIA

Amershamhealth.com Search for: Type a word or a phrase. All forms of the word are searchable. Browse entry words starting with: A B C D ... Other characters Achondroplasia, a hereditary disorder of growth and maturation of the chondroblasts of the epiphyses leading to dwarfism from inadequate endochondral bone formation. For a general description, see achondroplasia Homozygous achondroplasia is a lethal, extremely rare type of congenital short-limbed dwarfism causing death within the first days or weeks of life. The abnormalities are more severe than those in the classic heterozygous form. DR The Encyclopaedia of Medical Imaging Volume III:1 Contacts GE Healthcare Making Waves

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low graphics Achondroplasia broader: Dwarfism Genetic Diseases, Inborn other: Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital Ataxia Telangiectasia Chromosome Disorders Cockayne Syndrome ... GeneReviews : achondroplasia Notes for physicians on achondroplasia, covering diagnosis, clinical description, differential diagnosis, management, molecular genetics and genetic counselling. Revised during March 2001, this resource forms part of GeneReviews (formerly GeneClinics profile), a peer-reviewed clinical genetic information resource that is funded by the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) and produced by the University of Washington, Seattle. This resource contains a summary and bibliographical references of the review, free access to the full- text version of the review requires brief registration. Achondroplasia / genetics Last modified: 27 May 2004

60. Achondroplasia- Medcohealth.com achondroplasia is a disorder of bone growth that causes the most common type of dwarfism. achondroplasia. Source ADAM, Inc. Updated December 2003. Definition. http://www.medcohealth.com/medco/consumer/ehealth/ehsarticle.jsp?topicID=HE:Dise

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