Achondroplasia - why does it occur?

Resource type: Frequently Asked Questions  —  Date posted: March 10th, 2012   Number of views: 2335

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Why does Achondroplasia occur?

• Achondroplasia is caused by a genetic mutation – a change within a gene. This mutation can occur when the egg or sperm is being formed.
• It is a random event, but the gene change can also be inherited.
• Anybody can be born with achondroplasia but, once a person has the condition, it will run in the family and one in two of that person’s children will inherit the condition

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