Causes of Dwarfism

Underlying condition causes of Dwarfism: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Dwarfism) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Dwarfism includes:

• Achondroplasia
• Malnutrition
• Diseases causing malnutrition
• Malabsorption
• Cystic fibrosis
• Celiac disease
• Lung disease
• Congenital heart disease
• Congenital hypothyroidism
• Rickets
• Pituitary gland disorders
• Down syndrome
• Turner syndrome

Dwarfism as a complication: Other conditions that might have Dwarfism as a complication might be potential underlying causes of Dwarfism. The list of conditions listing Dwarfism as a complication in our database includes:

• Osteogenesis imperfecta
• Pituitary Cancer

Dwarfism as a symptom: Conditions listing Dwarfism as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Dwarfism. The list of conditions listing Dwarfism as a symptom in our database includes:

• Incontinentia Pigmenti

Related information for causes of Dwarfism: Further relevant information on causes of Dwarfism may be found in the risk factors for Dwarfism and underlying causes of Dwarfism.
Last revision: May 27, 2003

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