Dystrophy, Asphyxiating Thoracic / Disease

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Dystrophy, Asphyxiating Thoracic

Synonyms of Dystrophy, Asphyxiating Thoracic

Asphyxiating Thoracic Dysplasia
ATD
Jeune Syndrome
Thoracic-Pelvic-Phalangeal Dystrophy

Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy is a very rare form of congenital dwarfism affecting the development of the bone structure, particularly of the chest (thorax) but also of the legs and arms. Typical, major characteristics include failure of the rib cage to develop correctly, kidney problems (renal failure due to polycystitis), and shortened bones of the arms and legs.
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Organizations related to Dystrophy, Asphyxiating Thoracic

Campbell, Robert, M.D.
Santa Rosa Children's Hospital
San Antonio TX 78207
Phone #: 210-704-2988
800 #: --
e-mail: N/A
Home page: N/A
Human Growth Foundation
997 Glen Cove Avenue
Glen Head NY 11545
Phone #: 516-671-4041
800 #: 800-451-6434
e-mail: hgf1@hgfound.org
Home page: http://www.hgfound.org/
International Center for Skeletal Dysplasia
Saint Joseph's Hospital
Towson MD 21204
Phone #: 410-337-1250
800 #: --
e-mail: N/A
Home page: N/A
Jeune's Syndrome Family Foundation
P.O.Box 261181
Highlands Ranch CO 80163-1181
Phone #: 303-683-1508
800 #: N/A
e-mail: missyannbenson@quest.net
Home page: http://www.jeunesfamily.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: mary@magicfoundation.org
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: mums@netnet.net
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: getinfo@madisonsfoundation.org
Home page: http://www.madisonsfoundation.org
NIH/National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda MD 20892-3675
Phone #: 301-495-4484
800 #: 877-226-4267
e-mail: NIAMSinfo@mail.nih.gov
Home page: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info
Nationwide Children's Hospital
700 Children's Drive
Columbus OH 43205
Phone #: 614-722-3100
800 #: N/A
e-mail: askchildrens@nationwidechildrens.org
Home page: http://www.nationwidechildrens.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

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