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Links to articles and information on some of the many types of dwarfism.
How many types of dwarfism are there?
Information about how many types of dwarfism there are, and the main types, with links to more information.
Josh Ryan Evans and Achondroplasia
Article discusses actor Josh Ryan Evans and achondroplasia, including the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the disorder.
Hypopituitary Dwarfism
Article describes growth hormone deficiency, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Jeune Syndrome
Article describes Jeune syndrome (asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy), its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Primordial Dwarfism
Article describes primordial dwarfism, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Russell-Silver Syndrome
Article describes Russell-Silver syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Seckel Syndrome
Information about Seckel syndrome, a form of primordial dwarfism, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
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