Achondroplasia, Pregnancy, Autosomal dominant

Richa Sharma1; Arvind Kumar2

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2014 Month : April Volume : 3 Issue : 16 Page : 4237-4240

ACHONDROPLASIA AND PREGNANCY

Richa Sharma1, Arvind Kumar2

CORRESPONDING AUTHOR:
Dr. Richa Sharma,
206, Kanchanjunga,
Kaushambhi, Ghaziabad,
Uttar Pradesh, India.
E-mail: gautamdrricha1@gmail.com

ABSTRACT: Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder of bone growth occurring in 1:10, 000 to 1:40, 000 in all races and sexes. A 32 years old primigravida with achondroplasia at 31 weeks gestation presented to our gynae casualty with labor pain. LSCS was done in view of contracted pelvis. Baby also had achondroplasia and expired on 5^th neonatal day due to prematurity. Prenatal and preimplantational diagnostic tools are available regarding termination of pregnancy, rearing of affected child at home, foster care or adoption.

KEYWORDS: Achondroplasia, Pregnancy, Autosomal dominant