Achondroplasia

ABSTRACT

A case of a achondroplasia in a 6 month-old-boy was presented with a brief review of the literature. He was admitted with the chief complaints of frequent respiratory infections, and stunted growth. This baby showed stunted growth, short arms and legs, prominent forehead, flatening of the bridge of the nose, and moderate degree of kyphosis. All laboratory datas were nomal. X-ray showed the thickness of the bones and their irregular epiphyseal ends. The pelvis squared, with flat acetabula and distally decreasing interpedunculate distance of the lumbar vertebrae. 14 month follow up study makes it possible to diagnosis as achodroplsia.