Achondrogenesis
Achondrogenesis describes a rare group of lethal skeletal dysplasias characterized by an endochondral ossification deficiency that leads to dwarfism with extreme micromelia, a small thorax, a prominent abdomen, anasarca and polyhydramnios. There are three types of achondrogenesis that exist and that differ clinically, radiologically, histologically and genetically: achondrogensis type 1a, type 1b and type 2.
Includes 5 related subtypes ↓Hide subtypes ↑
- achondrogenesis type IA
- achondrogenesis type IB
- achondrogenesis type II
- acromesomelic dysplasia 2A
- hypochondrogenesis
