DwarfismKayla & Aske

What is Dwarfism?

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Age Maximum height Average height

Classification

Proportionate Disproportionate The difference Most common type

Types

FGR FR3 Gene What does this gene do? What happens in this gene?

Causes

SymptomsDisproportional Dwarfism Proportional Dwarfism- Delayed or no sexual development during adolescence.

- The head is disproportionately large compared to the body.

- Reduced growth rate. - Either their torso is average and limbs are extremely shortened or their torso is tiny and their limbs are still small but large in comparison. (Body is disproportionate)

- Pituitary gland fails to produce the correct amount of growth hormone deficiency.

- Intellectual capacity remains the same.

- Slightly flattened cheek bones.- Sight and hearing issues.- Hunching/Curvature of the upper

spine.- Clubfoot

Family with history of Dwarfism Family with no history of Dwarfism

How is it inherited?

Surgery Physical therapy Other

Treatment

Family/ Friends The affected

Who does Dwarfism affect?

Strangers

Impact on Society

No advances in research

Current Research

Foundations