Hypochondrogenesis is a severe genetic disorder causing malformations of bone growth. The condition is characterized by a short body and limbs and abnormal bone formation in the spine and pelvis. Hypochondrogenesis is a subtype of collagenopathy, types II and XI, and is similar to another skeletal disorder, achondrogenesis type 2, although the spi...
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A rare but severe genetic bone disorder. A baby that suffers from hypochondrogenesis will have extreme shortening of the arms, legs and chest. Because the chest and ribs are small, the child's lungs will not develop properly and breathing complications are expected. A large head with a flattened face, wide set eyes, small chin and cleft palate is a...
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