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What causes dwarfism?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Often gene mutation: According to the mayo clinic most cases of dwarfism are genetic (gene mutation) in nature however sometimes the cause is not known.

Answered 9/14/2015

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