An Unusual Presentation of An Achondroplastic Patient – with Stress on The Pathogenesis of The Craniofacial Manifestations
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 4
Abstract
Achondroplasia is a most common form of non - lethal skeletal dysplasia dwarfism which manifests as short stature and limb shortening. It exhibits very characteristic craniofacial manifestations hence is of keen interest to the dentists. This paper highlights the unusual craniofacial features in achondroplasia along with emphasis on their pathogenesis.
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Priya Bhagde, Purva Patil, Aakruti Agrawal, Sanket Vakharia
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