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dwarfism

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Dwarfism is a medical condition classified under the International Classification of Primary Care code T80. It is also associated with the NCI Thesaurus identifier C34554 and the Human Phenotype Ontology term HP_0003510. In the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, the term is linked to the name "Ectopic hormone secretion, not elsewhere classified."

The subject has been the focus of significant academic and clinical research. A search on PubMed yields 21,141 results for the query "dwarfism," while ClinicalTrials.gov lists 474 related studies. The topic is referenced by 1,314 other encyclopedia articles, indicating its presence across various informational sources.

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Key facts

Medical condition.name
Dwarfism
Medical condition.image
Ethan Crough, male dwarf.jpg
Medical condition.caption
A man in Columbus, Indiana, with achondroplasic dwarfism
Medical condition.field
Endocrinology, medical genetics
Medical condition.causes
Hyposecretion of growth hormone from pituitary gland (growth hormone deficiency), genetic disorders
Medical condition.image_size
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Health references

ICD-10
E34.2 — Ectopic hormone secretion, not elsewhere classified
MedlinePlus
Consumer health page →
Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (ICD-10-CM · MedlinePlus). Not medical advice.

Research

21,141 papers

via PubMed

Clinical Trials

474 registered

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~24 min read

Encyclopedic overview

20 sections
Contents
  • Signs and symptoms
  • Causes
  • Achondroplasia
  • Growth hormone deficiency
  • Metatropic dysplasia
  • Other
  • Diagnosis
  • Classification
  • Prevention
  • Management
  • Society and culture
  • Terminology
  • Participation
  • Acceptance
  • Accommodation
  • Dwarf sports
  • Art and media depictions
  • See also
  • References
  • External links

Dwarfism is a condition of people and animals marked by unusually small size or short stature. In humans, it is sometimes defined as an adult height of less than , regardless of sex; the average adult height among people with dwarfism is . Disproportionate dwarfism is characterized by either short limbs or a short torso. In cases of proportionate dwarfism, both the limbs and torso are unusually small. Intelligence is usually normal, and most people with it have a nearly normal life expectancy. People with dwarfism can usually bear children, although there are additional risks to the mother and child depending upon the underlying condition.

The most common and recognizable form of dwarfism in humans (comprising 70% of cases) is achondroplasia, a genetic disorder whereby the limbs are diminutive. Growth hormone deficiency is responsible for most other cases. There are many other less common causes. Treatment of the condition depends on the underlying cause. Those with genetic disorders such as osteochondrodysplasia can sometimes be treated with surgery or physical therapy. Hormone disorders can also be treated with growth hormone therapy before the child's growth plates fuse. Individual accommodations, such as specialized furniture, are often used by people with dwarfism. Many support groups provide services to aid individuals and the discrimination they may face.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “dwarfism” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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