1.
Neonatal Netw
; 36(6): 337-342, 2017 Nov 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-29185944
ABSTRACT
By using a literature review, this article examines the implications of achondroplasia. The following areas are discussed: the clinical definition of the disease; the incidence, etiology, and pathogenesis; phenotypical characteristics and natural history of the disease; and management, recurrence risk, and genetic counseling. Lastly, implications for nursing in relation to achondroplasia are discussed.