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Most cases of dwarfism are caused by inherited or spontaneous mutations in the FGFR3 gene, or deletions of the X chromosome.
Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Dwarfism) that could possibly cause Dwarfism includes:
To research the causes of Dwarfism, consider researching the causes of these these diseases that may be similar, or associated with Dwarfism:
Causes of Types of Dwarfism: Review the cause informationfor the various types of Dwarfism:
Causes of Broader Categories of Dwarfism: Review the causal information about the various more general categories of medical conditions:
Other conditions that might have Dwarfism as a complication may, potentially, be an underlying cause of Dwarfism. Our database lists the following as having Dwarfism as a complication of that condition:
Conditions listing Dwarfism as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Dwarfism. Our database lists the following as having Dwarfism as a symptom of that condition:
As with all medical conditions, there may be many causal factors. Further relevant information on causes of Dwarfism may be found in:
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