Acrodysostosis Type II

Acrodysostosis Type II

What is Acrodysostosis Type II? Disorders affecting bone growth  Caused by mutation on PDE4D gene Incidence is unknown Diagnosis of Acrodysostosis Type II Physical characteristics  Pre-natal scans X-rays after birth Molecular Genetic tests ...
Achondrogenesis II

Achondrogenesis II

What is Achondrogenesis II? Disorders affecting cartilage and bone development  Caused by mutations in the COL2AQ gene.  Occurence is around 1 in 40,000-60,000 Also called Langer-Saldino type Diagnosis of Achondrogenesis II  Ultrasound Physical...
Achondrogenesis 1b

Achondrogenesis 1b

What is Achondrogenesis 1b? Disorder affecting cartilage and bone development  Caused by mutations in the SLC26A2 gene.  Incidence is unknown Also called Parenti-Fraccaro type Diagnosis of Achondrogenesis 1b Ultrasound Physical characteristics ...
Achondrogenesis 1a

Achondrogenesis 1a

What is Achondrogenesis 1a? Disorder affecting cartilage and bone development  Caused by mutations in the TRIP11 gene.  Incidence is unknown Also called Houston-Harris type Diagnosis of Achondrogenesis 1a Ultrasound  Radiographic findings Fatality ...

Achondrogenesis

They are a group of disorders affecting cartilage and bone development  There are thought to be 3 types –  Achondrogenesis 1A Achondrogenesis 1B Achondrogenesis II They are distinguished by signs, symptoms, inheritance pattern and...