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achondrogenesis, defect, in the development of bone, cartilage, thought to be inherited, achondrogenesis, rare type of dwarfism, fatal at birth, soon after, very short trunk, arms, legs, neck, head appears large in relation, trunk, small lower jaw, narrow chest, x-rays show characteristic bone abnormalities, no treatment is available, genetic counseling appropriate, outcome, very poor, many infants, achondrogenesis, stillborn, die shortly after birth, breathing problems related, abnormally small chest, this condition, fatal early in life, this condition, diagnosed on the first examination of an infant.