Multiple choice

Which of the following cartilagenous disorders causes dwarfism?

  1. Osteoarthritis

  2. Achondroplasia

  3. Costochondritis

  4. Relapsing polychondritis

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Achondroplasia occurs as a sporadic mutation in approximately 85% of cases (associated with advanced paternal age) or may be inherited in an autosomal dominant genetic disorder that is a common cause of dwarfism.