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Genetics of congenital dwarfism

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Eighty two cases of dwarfism of genetic etiology are described of 1100 cases referred to a specialised genetic clinic over 2 years. Short limb dwarfism (33 cases) formed the maximum number followed by chromosomal anomalies (25 cases). Eleven cases of genetic syndromes and 12 cases with metabolic disorders had short stature.

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  1. Department of Pediatrics and Radiology, Seth G.S. Medical College, Parel, 400012, Bombay

    R. Ramakantan M.D.

  2. K.E.M. Hospital, Parel, 400012, Bombay

    R. M. Joshi M.D., B. A. Bharucha M.D. & N. B. Kumta M.D. (Professor and Head)

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Joshi, R.M., Bharucha, B.A., Kumta, N.B. et al. Genetics of congenital dwarfism. Indian J Pediatr 52, 545–547 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02751034

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