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Achondroplasia, one of the skeletal dysplasias and the commonest form of disproportionate short stature, has a different developmental and growth profile compared to average stature children. In addition, a specific group of complications occur more frequently in children with achondroplasia. These include common but usually relatively minor complications such as recurrent otitis media, and rarer but more severe problems such as cervicomedullary compression. Knowledge of these complications, appropriate surveillance strategies and treatment options is essential for the paediatrician. The authors review the published literature in this area and provide a system based approach to the management of the healthcare needs of the child with achondroplasia.
Author(s): Wright MJ, Irving MD
Publication type: Review
Publication status: Published
Journal: Archives of Disease in Childhood
Year: 2012
Volume: 97
Issue: 2
Pages: 129-134
Print publication date: 03/04/2011
ISSN (print): 0003-9888
ISSN (electronic): 1468-2044
Publisher: B M J PUBLISHING GROUP
URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/adc.2010.189092
DOI: 10.1136/adc.2010.189092
