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Alternate Names : Achondroplastic Dwarfism
Achondroplasia | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
Achondroplasia is diagnosed by its characteristic appearance. It can be diagnosed before birth by pregnancy ultrasounds on the mother. DNA testing is possible, too.
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Author: Minot Cleveland, MD Reviewer: Ronald Jorgenson, DDS, PhD, FACMG Date Reviewed: 05/07/01