Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder in which the child has a mutated (abnormal) gene called FGFR3 that is responsible for growth and development. Such infants display prominently short arms and thighs, in other words are dwarfs. They may also exhibit lax joints, overtly curved spine, protruding forehead and flat nose.Diagnosis is made clinically and by X-ray. The foetus can be diagnosed by ultrasound but the test is not reliable. Treatment available is only symptomatic.
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Private hospital run by Circle Health
Orpington, BR6 7RG
Enfield, London, EN2 7PR
Guildford, GU1 3LX
Chertsey, KT16 0RQ
London, E1 4NL
Great Missenden, HP16 0EN
Harrow, HA1 3RX
Private hospital run by HCA Healthcare UK
London, SE1 2PR
Basingstoke, RG24 7AL