| Primordial Dwarfism |
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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 MPOD disorders (average height less than 2ft 10in). Primordial dwarfism disorders include: Majewski Osteodysplastic Primordial Dwarfism Types I Majewski Osteodysplastic Primordial Dwarfism Types II Majewski Osteodysplastic Primordial Dwarfism Types III Russell Silver Syndrome Seckel Syndrome Meier-Gorlin Syndrome For more information on the specific 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. |