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Achondroplasia - Coggle Diagram
Achondroplasia
Symptoms
short stature
short arms/legs
short fingers
large head
prominent forehead
mid-face hypoplasia
hypotonia
apnea
obesity
recurrent ear infections
possible lordosis in adults
Diagnosis
characteristic clinical findings
characteristic X-ray findings
genetic testing
Treatment
no specific treatment
monitor to stay healthy
support for social adjustment
Chance of inheriting
usually not inherited
80% have parents of normal stature
Cause
mutation in the FGFR3 gene
Disorder of bone growth