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Summary
Thanatophoric dwarfism typically results in early death. However, this case demonstrates survival for 10 weeks with minimal care, suggesting longer survival is possible.
Area of Science:
- Medical Genetics
- Pediatrics
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Thanatophoric dwarfism is a severe skeletal dysplasia.
- It is characterized by extremely short limbs and a narrow chest.
- Most infants with this condition die shortly after birth due to respiratory failure.