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Can normal parents have a child with achondroplasia?.? |
can normal parents have a child with achondroplasia?. According to Wikipedia - yes they can. A mutation in the father's sperm can cause it - even if the father does not have it. |
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Have you emailed the March of Dimes? They would be able to send you a file in PDF format that you could copy. They are the folks that specialize in providing education about this sort of thing...... First, you need to calm down. You cannot make a decision regarding limb lengthening surgery before your child is even born. You need to focus on accepting and loving your child first and foremost. ... Genetic mutation About 80 per cent of people born with achondroplasia have average-sized parents. This means that the genetic mutation that causes achondroplasia occurs during conception, when the... Down's Syndrome can be found in Asians, I have seen 3 cases. I don't know about achondroplasia in blacks, but I think it may be prevalent in them. Although certain diseases are more com... Unfortunately, it is dominant... "Background: Achondroplasia is a common, nonlethal form of chondrodysplasia. It is transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait with complete penetrance. De n... Background: Achondroplasia is a common, nonlethal form of chondrodysplasia. It is transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait with complete penetrance. De novo mutations cause 75-80% of cases. The m... It is the most common form of dwarfism. How do people cope with it?? they just do...they are born with it so they adapt as they grow . they may not look the same or do things the same as everyone... not sure but this is a good web site,I'm sure you will find it there. www.kidshealth.com ... |
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