Intrauterine Dwarfism
Intrauterine Dwarfism Causes
Intrauterine dwarfism is caused by a mutation on the gene's chromosome 7. It is usually maternally inherited.
Intrauterine Dwarfism Definition
Intrauterine dwarfism is a rare growth disorder also known as the Russel-Silver syndrome. It is one of the five types of primordial dwarfism.
Intrauterine Dwarfism Diagnosis
The condition can be diagnosed by physical examination of the affected child.
Intrauterine Dwarfism Symptoms and Signs
Among the symptoms present in a person with the disorder are low birth weight, feeding problems, excessive sweating, wide soft spots, craniofacial abnormalities, and precocious puberty.
Intrauterine Dwarfism Treatment
Intrauterine dwarfism is treated by intravenous growth hormone therapy to aid the child's development.