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PSYC 5203 Achondroplasia: Genetics and Managemen FALL 2026
NewAchondroplasia: Genetics and Management 
Description of Pathology 
Achondroplasia is a genetically determined skeletal disease that causes short stature. It is the 
most common type of dwarfism with an incidence of 1 in 15,000 to 40,000 live births 
worldwide. The disorder is caused by a mutation that interferes with normal bone growth and 
development. The disorder mainly affects long bones, causing shortening of the arms and legs, 
macrocephaly, and a normal-sized torso. Patients with this con...