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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for Achondroplasia
  1. Achondroplasia 
    Achondroplasia is a disorder of bone growth that causes the most common type of dwarfism. ... Achondroplasia is one of a group of conditions called chondrodystrophies or osteochondrodysplasias. These rare genetic disorders cause ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001577.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Short stature 
    ... condition. Bone or skeletal disorders, such as: Rickets Achondroplasia Long-term (chronic) diseases, such as: Asthma Celiac ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003271.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Polyhydramnios 
    ... system problems, such as anencephaly and myotonic dystrophy Achondroplasia Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome It can also happen if ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003267.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Lordosis - lumbar 
    ... spine. Much less common causes in children include: Achondroplasia , a disorder of bone growth that causes the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003278.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Fontanelles - enlarged 
    ... Intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) Premature birth Rarer causes: Achondroplasia Apert syndrome Cleidocranial dysostosis Congenital rubella Neonatal hypothyroidism ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003311.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Hypotonia 
    ... disorders that can lead to the condition include: Achondroplasia Being born with hypothyroidism Poisons or toxins Spinal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003298.htm - Medical Encyclopedia