ETIOLOGY, CLINICAL PRESENTATION, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF ACROMICRIA (2023)
Sony Sharlet. E , Venkat Naveen. A, Sravani. K, Vikunta Rao. V, Muralinath E. , Manjari , Sravani Pragna, Kalyan C. , Guru Prasad M
JCR. 2023: 110-117
Abstract
Acromicria is a rare medical condition manifested by the abnormal underdevelopment of small size of the extremities part icularly the habds and feet. Etiology of acromicria include congenital acromicria, aquired acromicria, endocrine disorders and nutritional deficiencies. Clinical presentations are small hands and feet, delayed growth. Limited mo bility and bone abnormalities. Diagnosis is based on imaging studies, genetic testing, hormone tests and radio logical assessment. Treatment is linked to the genetic causes, hormonal causes, medical monitoring and orthopedic i nterventions.
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