Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Dwarfism
| About underlying conditions: With a diagnosis of Dwarfism, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Dwarfism. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Dwarfism. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis |
Underlying conditions list: The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for 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 conditions. The list of conditions listing Dwarfism as a complication includes:
Dwarfism as a symptom: Conditions listing Dwarfism as a symptom may also be potential underlying conditions:
Last revision: May 27, 2003
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