Achondrogenesis type 2

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Name:
Achondrogenesis type 2
Description:
A rare, lethal type of achondrogenesis, and part of the spectrum of type 2 collagen-related bone disorders, characterized by severe micromelia, short neck with large head, small thorax, protuberant abdomen, underdeveloped lungs, distinctive facial features such as a prominent forehead, a small chin, a cleft palate (in some) and distinctive histological features of the cartilage.
ORPHAcode:
93296
Synonyms:
Achondrogenesis, Langer-Saldino type
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Created:
13 May 2019 - 01:02
Changed:
22 Jun 2023 - 16:14