Achondrogenesis, type 4

Achondrogenesis, type 4: Introduction

Achondrogenesis, type 4: A rare genetic disorder characterized by very small stature, abnormal bone formation and early death. It has been designated as a mild form of Langer-Saldino achondrogenesis. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Achondrogenesis, type 4 is available below.

Symptoms of Achondrogenesis, type 4

• Low birth weight
• Small birth size
• Extremely short stature
• Large calvarium
• Large head
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Achondrogenesis, type 4: Deaths

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Causes of Achondrogenesis, type 4

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Disease Topics Related To Achondrogenesis, type 4

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Achondrogenesis, type 4:

• Still born female
• Micromelia
• Chondrodysplasia
• Achondrogenesis
• Langer-saldino type
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Statistics for Achondrogenesis, type 4

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Achondrogenesis, type 4: Broader Related Topics

• Cartilage conditions
• Genetic conditions
• Bone or skeletal conditions
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Types of Achondrogenesis, type 4

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Definitions of Achondrogenesis, type 4:

Achondrogenesis, type 4 is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This means that Achondrogenesis, type 4, or a subtype of Achondrogenesis, type 4, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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