Definition:
Intrauterine dwarfism is a rare growth disorder also known as the Russel-Silver syndrome. It is one of the five types of primordial dwarfism.
Diagnosis:
The condition can be diagnosed by physical examination of the affected child.
Treatment:
Intrauterine dwarfism is treated by intravenous growth hormone therapy to aid the child’s development.
Symptoms and Signs:
Among the symptoms present in a person with the disorder are low birth weight, feeding problems, excessive sweating, wide soft spots, craniofacial abnormalities, and precocious puberty.
Causes:
Intrauterine dwarfism is caused by a mutation on the gene’s chromosome 7. It is usually maternally inherited.
