A Case of Achondroplasia(Thanatophoric dwarfism).
- Author:
Chun Sick KANG
1
;
Kwang SIM
;
Yeun Ki KIM
;
Yong Il LEE
;
Young Hee CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, Han-Il Hospital, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Autopsy;
Diagnosis;
Extremities;
Head;
Thanatophoric Dysplasia
- From:Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society
1978;21(4):321-325
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We experienced a case of thanatophoric dwarfism with a relatively large head and shortened limbs. The diagnosis was confirmed by clinical features, radiologic examinations and autopsy. A review of literature was made briefly.
