Achondroplasia

Case contributed by Muhammad Essam
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: 14 years
  • Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.
x-ray

Rhizomelic dwarfism, with relatively short femora

Bilateral genu vara.

Metaphyseal flaring, most evident at the lower femora, giving trumpet bone type appearance

Relatively long fibulae.

V shaped growth plates, most evident at the upper tibiae

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