| possible achondroplastic dwarf skull from montevideo, uruguay. | achondroplasia (chondrodystrophia) is an autosomal dominant inherited disorder affecting approximately 1 in 26,000 live births and is the most common cause of dwarfism in humans. disproportionate short stature and a suite of craniofacial characteristics typify achondroplasia. the literature available for differential diagnosis of the disorder relies primarily on the postcranial skeleton. in this paper, a possible case of achondroplasia is presented. the cranium presents a unique suite of cranial ... | 2016 | 27636382 |