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Kniest Dysplasia
An osteochondrodysplasia that is caused by a mutation in the COL2A1 gene which causes dwarfism with a short trunk and limbs as well as vision and hearing problems. The disease causes large joints, causes wide set eyes, c
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Overview
An osteochondrodysplasia that is caused by a mutation in the COL2A1 gene which causes dwarfism with a short trunk and limbs as well as vision and hearing problems. The disease causes large joints, causes wide set eyes, c
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