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Dwarfism

Dwarfism occurs when an organism is extremely small. In humans, it is sometimes defined as an adult height of less than 147 centimetres (4 ft 10 in), regardless of sex; the average adult height among people with dwarfism is 122 centimetres (4 ft 0 in), although some individuals with dwarfism are slightly taller. [Source: Wikipedia ]

Subtypes
Acromelic dwarfism
Mesomelic dwarfism
Rhizomelic dwarfism
May Be Caused by
Alopecia - contractures - dwarfism - intellectual deficit
De Barsy syndrome
Dwarfism - intellectual deficit - eye abnormality
Ichthyosis - intellectual deficit - dwarfism - renal impairment
Keratosis follicularis - dwarfism - cerebral atrophy
Low birth weight - dwarfism - dysgammaglobulinemia
Radiodigitofacial dysplasia
Trichomegaly - retina pigmentary degeneration - dwarfism
Subtypes
Acromelic dwarfism
Mesomelic dwarfism
Rhizomelic dwarfism
May Be Caused by
Alopecia - contractures - dwarfism - intellectual deficit
De Barsy syndrome
Dwarfism - intellectual deficit - eye abnormality
Ichthyosis - intellectual deficit - dwarfism - renal impairment
Keratosis follicularis - dwarfism - cerebral atrophy
Low birth weight - dwarfism - dysgammaglobulinemia
Radiodigitofacial dysplasia
Trichomegaly - retina pigmentary degeneration - dwarfism


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