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We have designed a questionnaire with the purpose to better know the population connected to achondroplasia.
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[Free Full Text] Achondroplasia: Morphological change of the skull base

2017-07-23Medicine
This poster describes how the skull is formed and how it is changed by the FGFR3 mutation that causes achondroplasia.

Magnetic resonance venography of achondroplasia: correlation of venous narrowing at the jugular foramen with hydrocephalus

2017-07-22Medicine
This paper correlates the degree of narrowing of veins at the jugular foramen and the types of collateral circulation with the development of hydrocephalus by stenosis.

Long-term follow-up of a patient with achondroplasia treated with an orthodontic approach

2017-07-21Medicine
This paper talks about the dental treatment of a patient with achondroplasia.

A height-for-age growth reference for children with achondroplasia: Expanded applications and comparison with original reference data

2017-07-16Medicine
This paper contributes to a better understanding of the growth of children with achondroplasia by plotting new height-for-age charts for the American population.

[Free Full Text] Growth of the Foramen Magnum in Achondroplasia

2017-07-16Medicine
This is an old study, but it is still relevant when it comes to foramen magnum size and growth in individuals with achondroplasia.

[Free Full Text] A three-month-old achondroplastic baby with both obstructive apneas and central apneas.

2017-07-13Medicine
A case study about a 3 month old baby with both central and obstructive apnea, describes some of the complications associated with achondroplasia and their incidences, and gives some recommendations when it comes to sleep studies.
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