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Achondroplasia

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: 20 years

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x-ray

Findings include:

  • short pedicles
  • posterior vertebral scalloping
  • thoracolumbar kyphosis
  • tombstone iliac wings (difficult to see)

Overall features are characteristic of achondroplasia. 

Case Discussion

Typical features of achondroplasia in an individual with typical clinical phenotype. 

Case care of Dr David Malfair, Vancouver General Hospital.

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