Achondroplasia

GPTKB entity

Statements (34)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf genetic disorder
skeletal dysplasia
gptkbp:affects humans
gptkbp:characterizedBy short stature
macrocephaly
midface hypoplasia
disproportionately short arms and legs
frontal bossing
gptkbp:complication hydrocephalus
spinal stenosis
obstructive sleep apnea
recurrent ear infections
gptkbp:diagnosedBy genetic testing
radiographic imaging
clinical features
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Jean-Louis-Marie_Alphonse_Dechambre
1878
gptkbp:frequencyOfDeNovoMutation about 80% of cases
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Achondroplasia
gptkbp:ICD-10_code Q77.4
gptkbp:inheritance autosomal dominant
gptkbp:lifeExpectancy near normal with proper management
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D000164
gptkbp:mutationAssociatedWith gptkb:FGFR3_gene
gptkbp:notablePerson gptkb:Kenny_Baker
gptkb:Warwick_Davis
gptkb:Jason_Acuña
gptkbp:OMIM 100800
gptkbp:prevalence approximately 1 in 15,000 to 40,000 live births
gptkbp:treatment supportive care
growth hormone therapy (limited efficacy)
surgical intervention for complications
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:chromosome_4
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6