Achondrogenesis type IA

Achondrogenesis type IA

Definition

Achondrogenesis type 1A (ACG1A), a form of achondrogenesis, is a very rare, lethal skeletal dysplasia characterized by dwarfism with extremely short limbs, narrow chest, short ribs that are easily fractured, soft skull bones and distinctive histological features of the cartilage.

Also known as achondrogenesis, Houston-Harris type — per MONDO

Also identified as