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Achondrogenesis

Synonyms of Achondrogenesis

Chondrogenesis Imperfecta
Hypochondrogenesis
Lethal Neonatal Dwarfism
Lethal Osteochondrodysplasia
Neonatal Dwarfism

Disorder Subdivisions

Achondrogenesis, Type III
Achondrogenesis, Type IV
Fraccaro Type, Achondrogenesis (Type IB)
Houston-Harris Type, Achrondrogenesis (Type IA)
Langer-Salidino Type, Achondrogensis (Type II)

General Discussion
Achondrogenesis is a very rare disorder characterized by extreme short limbed dwarfism, lack of development of ribs and other major bone formation. The head is usually shaped in a normal way (normocephaly) but may be unusually soft depending on the type of achondrogenesis involved. There are several different types of Achondrogenesis, some of which may be life-threatening either in the womb (in utero) or shortly after birth. Achondrogenesis can be inherited as an autosomal or dominant recessive genetic trait.

Organizations related to Achondrogenesis

European Skeletal Dysplasia Network (ESDN)
Wellcome Trust Centre for Cell-Matrix Research
Manchester None M13 9PT
Phone #: 44 -161- 275 5642
800 #: N/A
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.esdn.org
Human Growth Foundation
997 Glen Cove Avenue
Glen Head NY 11545
Phone #: 516-671-4041
800 #: 800-451-6434
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.hgfound.org/
Little People of America, Inc.
250 El Camino Real
Tustin CA 92780
Phone #: 714-368-3689
800 #: 888-572-2001
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.lpaonline.org
Little People's Research Fund, Inc.
616 Old Edmondson Avenue
Catonsville MD 21228-3305
Phone #: 410-747-1100
800 #: 800-232-5773
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.lprf.org
MAGIC Foundation for Children's Growth
6645 W. North Avenue
Oak Park IL 60302
Phone #: 708-383-0808
800 #: 800-362-4423
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.magicfoundation.org
MUMS (Mothers United for Moral Support, Inc) National Parent-to-Parent Network
150 Custer Court
Green Bay WI 54301-1243
Phone #: 920-336-5333
800 #: 877-336-5333
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.netnet.net/mums/
Madisons Foundation
PO Box 241956
Los Angeles CA 90024
Phone #: 310-264-0826
800 #: N/A
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.madisonsfoundation.org
Restricted Growth Association
P.O. Box 4744
Dorset Intl DT2 9FA
Phone #: 013-08 -898445
800 #: --
e-mail: N/A
Home page: http://www.restrictedgrowth.co.uk

For a Complete Report

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