Growth Charts for Egyptian Children with Achondroplasia

Introduction: Achondroplasia (ACH) is a dominant autosomal genetic disorder. The patients present with disproportionate short stature with short limbs and normal size torso due to abnormal bone growth. Growth charts are important tools that reflect patients’ growth status and help in monitoring effe...

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Main Authors: Samira Ismail, Manal M Thomas, Laila A Hosny, Engy A Ashaat, Neveen A Ashaat, Moushira E Zaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2019-05-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/12837/39555_F(KM)_PF1(AJ_SHU)_PFA(AJ_SL)_(NG_SHU)_(AJ_SHU)_PN(SL).pdf