Research Notes on Acromesomelic Dysplasia
Acromesomelic dysplasia is an extremely rare, inherited and progressive skeletal disorder. Acromesomelic dysplasia is characterized by acromelia and mesomelia. Acromelia is the shortening of the bones in the hand and the feet relative to the upper and middle limb segments. Mesomelia is the shortening of the bones of the forearms and forelegs relative to the upper parts of those limbs.1
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Top Resources on Acromesomelic Dysplasia
- National Organization for Rare Disorders (via WebMD): Acromesomelic Dysplasia
- Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research: Acromesomelic Dysplasia, Maroteaux Type
- Online Mendalian Inheritance In Man: Acromesomelic Dysplasia, Hunter-Thompson Type
- eMedicine: Skeletal Dysplasia (Acromesomelic Dysplasia)
- Orphanet: Acromesomelic Dysplasia
Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 National Organization for Rare Disorders (via WebMD): Acromesomelic Dysplasia
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