What are things to watch out for?

• Renal or kidney anomalies have been described and a renal ultrasound should be done as the diagnosis is being established.
• Most of the patients develop farsightedness which requires glasses. Careful ophthalmologic evaluation is indicated at regular intervals.
• About 20% of patients have had abnormalities in the cerebral vascular system which can predispose to stroke. Children with MOPD II should have monitoring of their cerebral vascular systems by MRI / MRA.
• There is no evidence of growth hormone deficiency nor is a response to treatment seen in MOPD II patients. However, in some cases an initial small spurt in growth can be seen, but does not appear to persist.

• What are the physical characteristics of Primordial Dwarfism?
• How is the diagnosis made?
• What are the associated medical problems?
• What are things to watch out for?
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