Primordial Dwarfism
There are over 200 different types of dwarfism, all of which involve bone growth disorders (osteodysplasia) that result in short stature (adult height less than 4 ft. 10 in. tall).
Primordial dwarfism is a group of disorders in which growth is proportional but severely delayed, beginning in the womb . This results in some of the smallest people in the world especially in the MOPD disorders (average height less than 2ft 10in).
Primordial dwarfism disorders include:
Majewski Osteodysplastic Primordial Dwarfism Type I
Majewski Osteodysplastic Primordial Dwarfism Type II
Majewski Osteodysplastic Primordial Dwarfism Types III
Russell Silver Syndrome
Seckel Syndrome
Meier-Gorlin Syndrome
For more information on the specific Primordial Dwarfism sub-types please see the links on the left.
Disclaimer
Please note the information on the individual linked pages on the right does not replace individual medical advice or provides a diagnosis. If any parent or guardian visiting this site thinks their child has a form of Primordial Dwarfism, they should consult a local Clinical Geneticist or ask their local pediatrician/doctor to make a referral.
A list of regional Genetics Centres in the UK can be found by visiting the link on the left.