Causes And Types Of Dwarfism

October 23, 2018
By
HealthPrep Staff

Dwarfism is a rare medical condition of short stature that may be caused by a genetic mutation or medical condition affecting bone growth. The condition goes by many names, including 'person of short stature,' 'little person,' and 'LP,' which are preferred over 'dwarf.' Many cases of dwarfism have an unknown cause when a gene spontaneously mutates, but the condition often runs in families.