dwarfism

Definition Short Stature

< 1.25 m in adult

Types

1.  Proportionate dysplasia

- mucopolysaccharidoses

- Morquio's, Hurler's, Hunter's

2.  Dysproportionate dysplasia

- short trunk / SED

- short limb / achondroplasia & MED

Proportionate dysplasia / Symmetrical decrease in limb and trunk length 

Type

Disproportionate dwarfism with a short trunk

Problems with dwarfism, spine, vision and hearing

Definition

Primary involvement of vertebrae & epiphyseal centres of limbs

Resulting short-trunk dwarfism

- Limb are short, but trunk is even shorter

(cf Metaphyseal Chondrodysplasia - Short limbed Dwarf)

Types