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Achondroplasia is the most common form of dwarfism. Achondroplasia makes up nearly half of the cases of dwarfism. ... Achondroplasts also have a tendency to be more obese than people without achondroplasia do.
Achondroplasia can be detected by an ultrasound before birth. If achondroplasia is detected, the mother must be closely watched throughout the entire pregnancy. ... While it can be diagnosed at birth, achondroplasia becomes more noticeable with age. If two achondroplasts have a child and they transmit the dominant gene, the consequence is a lethal form of achondroplasia.
Achondroplasia is found on the fourth chromosome and occurs from mutations on the fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 gene. ... At times a geneticist, orthopedist, endocrinologist, X rays, hormone tests, and chromosome analysis may all be required to fully diagnose a patient believed to have achondroplasia. ...
There is no specific treatment for achondroplasia. ... Since scientists know the gene that achondroplasia is found on, they may be able to find a way to prevent it in the future.
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