presentation of acromegaly,gigantism and dwarfism

20. DWARFISM
 Also known as growth hormone deficiency and hypo
secretion of growth hormone
A person of short stature
Disproportionate body parts
Pituitary dwarfism
1 in every 3800 births

22. Acondroplasia
 Of all the types of Dwarfism , acondroplasia is by for
the most common type
 This type of dwarfism accounts half of all cases

23. Characteristics of Acondroplasia
 People with this type have an average size trunk, with
short arms and legs with a slightly enlarged head and
prominent forehead
 Most of the people with this type are born to average
sized parents
 The average adult height is about 4 feet tall

24. Dystrophic dysplasia
 Before 1960 many Doctor believed that this type was
another form of acondroplasia
 Life span is normal, however there tend to be
respiratory problems at infancy and orthopedic
problem which can require many surgeries.

25. Characteristic of dystrophic
dysplasia
 Short limbs
 Cleft palate
 Club feet
 Ears with cauliflower appearance

26. Diagnosis
 Dwarfism is often diagnosed in childhood on the basis
of visible symptoms
 A physical examination can usually suffice to diagnose
certain types of dwarfism
 Genetic testing and diagnostic imaging

27. Prevention
 Many types of dwarfism are currently impossible to
prevent because they are genetically caused.
 Genetic testing
 Growth hormone deficiency may be remedied via
injections of human growth hormone (HGH) during
early life.