A 44-year-old member asked:
Can you tell me if you've seen anyone with a genetic disorder called achondroplasia?
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Dr. Jefferson Chenanswered
Neurosurgery 35 years experience
Achondroplasia: Achondroplasia occurs in 1/15, 000 to 1/40, 000 births and results in a defect in the cartilage formation. This is a common cause of dwarfism. The condition, achondroplastic dwarfism occurs frequently. The patients are generally.
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Dr. Richard Roberts commented
Pediatrics 47 years experience
you have seen many, if you have seen The Wizard of Oz.
Aug 21, 2015
Last updated Aug 21, 2015
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