Abstract

A Case Report on Disproportionate Dwarfism with Differential Diagnosis

B. Karthika*, M. Pavani, T. Sridhar Reddy and S. Karthika

Dwarfism is a condition wherein an individual has a short stature when compared to normal individuals. It is of two types, proportionate and disproportionate dwarfism. Achondroplasia is considered to be most common form of dwarfism. It is a genetic disorder that occurs due to mutation of Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor (FGFR3). Following is a case report of a patient with dwarfism.

Published Date: 2023-07-04; Received Date: 2023-04-27