Case Report – Achondroplasia
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2019, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Achondroplasia is the most common form of skeletal dysplasia resulting in disproportionate short stature and affects over 250,000 people worid wide . we here present a case report of a 8 year old boy with shortening of limbs and enlargement of head. Diagnosis is by physical examination and radiographic documentation.
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Dr H. V. Snigdha
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