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Achondroplasia - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References by ICON Health Publications, 2004-03-23 Achondroplasia: Webster's Timeline History, 1885 - 2007 by Icon Group International, 2009-06-06 Human Achondroplasia: A Multidisciplinary Approach (Basic Life Sciences) (Vol 48) Achondroplasia - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References - SECOND EDITION by Icon Group International, 2009-09-15 Growth Disorders: Achondroplasia, Dwarfism, Acromegaly, Primordial Dwarfism, Psychosocial Short Stature, Midgetville, Silver-russell Syndrome Achondroplasia Its Nature and Its Cause by Murk Jansen, 1912 Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine: Achondroplasia by Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt MD, 2002-01-01 Achondroplasia - A Bibliography and Dictionary for Physicians, Patients, and Genome Researchers by Philip M. Parker, 2007-07-19 Achondroplasia: An entry from Thomson Gale's <i>Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders, 2nd ed.</i> by Kathleen, MS Fergus, 2005 Achondroplasia: An entry from Gale's <i>Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.</i> by Rosalyn, MD Carson-DeWitt, 2006 Fetology: Diagnosis and Management of the Fetal Patient, Second Edition by Diana Bianchi, Timothy Crombleholme, et all 2010-04-23 Never Sell Yourself Short (Concept Books (Albert Whitman)) by Stephanie Riggs, 2001-01-01 HECTOR'S INHERITANCE by Horatio Alger, 2010-02-12 Hector's Inheritance - Horatio Alger, JR. by JR. Horatio Alger, 2010-01-28

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41. Achondroplasia
    achondroplasia achondroplasia is a Greek word meaning without cartilage formation and is one of the most common causes of dwarfism.  
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42. Achondroplasia
    achondroplasia is a disorder of bone growth that causes the most common type of .  
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43. Achondroplasia - Genetics Home Reference
    Where can I find additional information about achondroplasia? What if I still have specific questions about achondroplasia?  
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    Extractions: Home What's New Browse Handbook ... Search Achondroplasia On this page: Achondroplasia is a disorder of bone growth. Although achondroplasia literally means "without cartilage formation," in this disorder the problem is not in forming cartilage but in converting it to bone, particularly in the long bones of the arms and legs. All people with achondroplasia have short stature. The average height of an adult male with achondroplasia is 131 centimeters (52 inches, or 4 foot 4 inches), and the average height for adult females is 124 centimeters (49 inches, or 4 foot 1 inch). Characteristic features of achondroplasia include an average-size trunk, short arms and legs with particularly short upper arms and thighs, and an enlarged head (macrocephaly) with a prominent forehead. Fingers are typically short and the ring finger and middle finger may diverge, giving the hand a three-pronged (trident) appearance. People with achondroplasia are generally of normal intelligence. Health problems commonly associated with achondroplasia include breathing disorders (apnea), obesity, and recurrent ear infections. Adults with the condition usually develop a pronounced and permanent sway of the lower back (lordosis) and bowed legs. Older individuals often have back pain, which can cause difficulty with walking.

44. Medindia - ACHONDROPLASIA - Introduction
    Medindia provides you valuable information about achondroplasia, its causes, symptoms, and diagnosis apart from outlining the various treatments that are  
    http://www.medindia.net/Patients/PatientInfo/achondroplasia.asp
    
    Extractions: Achondroplasia is a disorder of bone growth. Achondroplasia literally means "without cartilage formation" . The problem in this condition is converting the cartilage into bones, particularly the long bones.Achondroplasia is a genetic (inherited) condition that results in abnormally short stature. All persons with achondroplasia are little people. The average height of an adult with achondroplasia is 131 cm (52 inches, or 4 foot 4) in males and 124 cm (49 inches, or 4 foot 1) in females.

45. Medindia - ACHONDROPLASIA - Introduction
    Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general information about Tonsillitis.  
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    Extractions: Achondroplasia is a disorder of bone growth. Achondroplasia literally means "without cartilage formation" . The problem in this condition is converting the cartilage into bones, particularly the long bones.Achondroplasia is a genetic (inherited) condition that results in abnormally short stature. All persons with achondroplasia are little people. The average height of an adult with achondroplasia is 131 cm (52 inches, or 4 foot 4) in males and 124 cm (49 inches, or 4 foot 1) in females.

46. Achondroplasia - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
    achondroplasia is a type of genetic disorder that is a common cause of dwarfism People with achondroplasia have one normal copy of the fibroblast growth  
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achondroplasia
    
    Extractions: Over US$225,000 has been donated so far! Other charities also need your help. Achondroplasia Achondroplasia is a type of genetic disorder that is a common cause of dwarfism . People with this condition have short stature, usually reaching a full adult height of around 4'0" (1.22 metres ). The disorder is a result of an autosomal dominant mutation in the fibroblast growth factor receptor gene 3 (FBFR3), which causes an abnormality of cartilage formation. It occurs at a frequency of about 1 in 20,000 to 1 in 40,000 births. Clinical features of the disease: dwarfism (nonproportional short stature) shortening of the proximal limbs (termed rhizomelic shortening) short fingers and toes a large head with prominent forehead small midface with a flattened nasal bridge spinal kyphosis (convex curvature) or lordosis (concave curvature) varus (bowleg) or valgus (knock knee) deformities frequently have ear infections (due to Eustachian tube blockages)

47. Achondroplasia 4-1521
    achondroplasia 41521. To see Images first. achondroplasia is the commonest disproportionate dwarfism. It is inherited as an autosomal dominent.  
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    Extractions: 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.

48. NORD - National Organization For Rare Disorders, Inc.
    achondroplasia is a rare genetic disorder characterized by an unusually An autosomal dominant genetic trait, achondroplasia occurs as a result of a  
    http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Achondroplasi

49. Josh Ryan Evans And Achondroplasia
    Feature article on actor Josh Ryan Evans and achondroplasia.  
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    Extractions: zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') zfs=0;zCMt='a70' About Rare / Orphan Diseases Rare Diseases A - B Rare Diseases: A Josh Ryan Evans and Achondroplasia Rare Diseases Essentials Rare Diseases: Basic Information Rare Diseases Support Groups ... Help zau(256,140,140,'el','http://z.about.com/0/ip/417/C.htm','');w(xb+xb+' ');zau(256,140,140,'von','http://z.about.com/0/ip/496/6.htm','');w(xb+xb); Sign Up Now for the Rare / Orphan Diseases newsletter! Guide to Rare/Orphan Diseases Some people would consider being 3'2" tall a liability in a world geared towards people much taller. Yet actor Josh Ryan Evans felt differently. On his official Web site it states, "In USA Today , May 19, 2000, Josh was quoted as saying, "My size is an asset to me. People write roles for me. If I was just another blond-haired, brown-eyed, 18 year old actor, I'd be left unrecognized. People remember me." Evans was born with achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism. Evans proved his point, starring in movies such as

50. Achondroplasia
    Links to information and resources for achondroplasia, the most common form of short limb dwarfism.  
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51. Achondroplasia: Definition And Much More From Answers.com
    a·chon·dro·pla·sia ( akon dro-pla zh?, -zhe-? ) n. Improper development of cartilage at the ends of the long bones, resulting in a form of.  
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    Extractions: showHide_TellMeAbout2('false'); Business Entertainment Games Health ... More... On this page: Dictionary Diagnosis Medical WordNet Wikipedia Mentioned In Or search: - The Web - Images - News - Blogs - Shopping achondroplasia Dictionary a·chon·dro·pla·sia ā-kŏn drō-plā zhə, -zhē-ə Achondroplasia is a genetic (inherited) condition that results in abnormally short stature. All persons with achondroplasia are little people. The average height of an adult with achondroplasia is 131 cm (52 inches, or 4 foot 4) in males and 124 cm (49 inches, or 4 foot 1) in females. Achondroplasia is the most common cause of short stature with disproportionately short limbs. Achondroplasia is a disorder of bone growth. Although achondroplasia literally means "without cartilage formation," the problem in achondroplasia is not in forming cartilage but in converting it to bone, particularly in the long bones. Achondroplasia is one of the oldest known birth defects. The frequency of achondroplasia is estimated to range from about 1 in 10,000 births in Latin America to about 12 in 77,000 in Denmark. An average figure worldwide is approximately 1 in 25,000 births.

52. THE Achondroplasia
    There are today over 300 forms of dwarfism, achondroplasia is one of them. achondroplasia is the most common form of short stature.  
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    Extractions: There are today over 300 forms of dwarfism, achondroplasia is one of them. Achondroplasia is the most common form of short stature. It occurs in approximately 1 in 26,000 to 1 in 40,000 births. The characteristic features of achondroplasia are apparent at birth. These include typical facial features, disproportionate short stature, and rhizomelic (the proximal ends of the limbs) shortening. Diagnosis of achondroplasia is made by physical exam and skeletal x-rays. Most individuals have normal intelligence. Infants and children often have motor delays but cognitive delays are not present. The facial features include a large head with a prominent forehead. The midface is often small with a flat nasal bridge and narrow nasal passages. In infancy and childhood, middle ear infections often occur because of the small nasal passages and Eustachian tube dysfunction. If the ear infections are left untreated, hearing loss can occur. "Ear tubes" are probably indicated for a child with multiple ear infections. The jaw appears to be prominent. Occasionally dental crowding can occur since the jaw is small. Respiratory problems can occur in infants and children. Airway obstruction can be "central" in origin (due to foramen magnum compression) or "obstructive" in origin (due to narrowed nasal passages). Symptoms of airway obstruction include snoring, sleeping with the neck in a hyperextended position, or apnea. A sleep study is done if these symptoms exist to determine the cause of the airway obstruction. Treatment depends on the type of obstruction. If central obstruction is present, a foramen magnum decompression is performed. If obstructive airway obstruction is present, therapy can include tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, or tracheostomy placement.

53. Achondroplasia
    achondroplasia is the most common cause of dwarfism, or significantly abnormal short stature. achondroplasia is one of a number of chondodystrophies,  
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54. Achondroplasia - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
    achondroplasia is a genetic (inherited) bone disorder that occurs in one in achondroplasia is the most common type of dwarfism, in which the child s  
    http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/diabetes/achondro.html
    
    Extractions: Endocrinologists Achondroplasia Achondroplasia is a genetic (inherited) bone disorder that occurs in one in 25,000 live births. Achondroplasia is the most common type of dwarfism, in which the child's arms and legs are short in proportion to body length. Further, the head is often large and the trunk is normal size. The average height of adult males with achondroplasia is 52 inches (or 4 feet, 4 inches). The average height of adult females with achondroplasia is 49 inches (or 4 feet, 1 inch). Achondroplasia is inherited by an autosomal dominant gene that causes abnormal cartilage formation. Autosomal dominant inheritance means that the gene is located on one of the autosomes (chromosome pairs 1 through 22). This means that males and females are equally affected. Dominant means that only one gene is necessary to have the trait. When a parent has a dominant trait, there is a 50 percent chance that any child they have will also inherit the trait. So, in some cases, the child inherits the achondroplasia from a parent with achondroplasia. The majority of achondroplasia cases (80 percent), however, are the result of a new mutation in the family - the parents are of average height and do not have the abnormal gene. As mentioned, persons with achondroplasia have a 50 percent chance to pass the gene to a child, resulting in the condition. If both parents have achondroplasia, with each pregnancy, there is a 50 percent chance to have a child with achondroplasia, a 25 percent chance that the child will not inherit the gene and be of average height, and a 25 percent chance that the child will inherit one abnormal gene from each parent, which can lead to severe skeletal problems that often result in early death.

55. Discovery Health :: Diseases & Conditions :: Achondroplasia
    achondroplasia is an inherited disorder that causes short stature.  
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56. Noah.cuny.edu/pregnancy/march_of_dimes/birth_defec
    BBC Health - Conditions - achondroplasiaFind out what achondroplasia is and what causes it.  
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57. Achondroplasia Medical Information
    achondroplasia Information from Drugs.com. achondroplasia is a disorder of bone growth that causes the most common type of dwarfism.  
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    Extractions: Advanced Search Or click the first letter of a drug name: A B C D ... Z Injury Disease Nutrition Poison ... Z Achondroplasia is a disorder of bone growth that causes the most common type of dwarfism. Causes 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 a 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 may be inherited as an autosomal dominant trait, which means that if a child gets the defective gene from one parent, the child will have the disorder.

58. Achondroplasia
    Of these, achondroplasia is the most common. It occurs in all races and with An individual with achondroplasia has disproportionate short stature the  
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    Extractions: The Human Growth Foundation is a nonprofit volunteer organization. Its mission is to help individuals with growth-related disorders, their families, and health-care professionals through education, research, and advocacy. It is composed of concerned parents and friends of children with growth problems and interested health professionals. Its objectives include: This booklet was written by Charles I. Scott Jr., MD. This edition was revised and edited by Clair A. Francomano, MD; William Horton, MD; Patricia Rieser, FNP-C; Ruth E. Ricker; and the Education Committee of the Human Growth Foundation. Publication sponsored by Human Growth Foundation and the National Center for Human Genome Research. Revised August 1996. In memory of Eric Vonderlieth There are many conditions and diseases that can cause short stature. Some of these conditions involve a primary bone disorder the bones do not grow and develop normally. These conditions are called

59. Achondroplasia Definition - Medical Dictionary Definitions Of Popular Medical Te
    Online Medical Dictionary and glossary with medical definitions.  
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60. MyDNA.com - Achondroplasia
    myDNA is a consumer focused health, genetics, and genomics information provider offering disease condition information, health wellness tips,  
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