Acrodysostosis
Alternative names:
acrodysplasia; Arkless-Graham; Maroteaux-Malamut
Definition:
A deformity of the bones and skeleton.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
The specific cause of acrodysostosis is unknown at this time. It is suspected to be inherited, and both sexes are affected. The disorder tends to occur with older parental age.
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