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Clinical management of achondroplasia

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Michael Wright

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Abstract

Achondroplasia, one of the skeletal dysplasias and the commonest form of disproportionate short stature, has a different developmental and growth profile compared to average stature children. In addition, a specific group of complications occur more frequently in children with achondroplasia. These include common but usually relatively minor complications such as recurrent otitis media, and rarer but more severe problems such as cervicomedullary compression. Knowledge of these complications, appropriate surveillance strategies and treatment options is essential for the paediatrician. The authors review the published literature in this area and provide a system based approach to the management of the healthcare needs of the child with achondroplasia.

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Author(s): Wright MJ, Irving MD

Publication type: Review

Publication status: Published

Journal: Archives of Disease in Childhood

Year: 2012

Volume: 97

Issue: 2

Pages: 129-134

Print publication date: 03/04/2011

ISSN (print): 0003-9888

ISSN (electronic): 1468-2044

Publisher: B M J PUBLISHING GROUP

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/adc.2010.189092

DOI: 10.1136/adc.2010.189092

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