Hypochondroplasia
Definition:
Hypochondroplasia is an autosomal dominant skeletal dysplasia with rhizomelic short stature. Skeletal features are similar to but milder than those seen in achondroplasia. Mutations in fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR3) cause hypochondroplasia.
References:
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[1]. G A Bellus, et al. A recurrent mutation in the tyrosine kinase domain of fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 causes hypochondroplasia. Nat Genet. 1995 Jul;10(3):357-9. [Content Brief]
[2]. Jules G Leroy, et al. Acanthosis nigricans in a child with mild osteochondrodysplasia and K650Q mutation in the FGFR3 gene. Am J Med Genet A. 2007 Dec 15;143A(24):3144-9. [Content Brief]
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