ESPE Abstracts

Background: Achondroplasia (ACH) is a rare genetic condition caused by a gain-of-function variant in the fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) gene. It results in severe disproportionate short stature and medical complications requiring multidisciplinary care. Vosoritide, a C-type natriuretic peptide analogue, is currently the only approved targeted treatment for children with ACH from birth to epiphyseal closure. Understanding real-world ACH management ...

Introduction: Achondroplasia is caused by a pathogenic mutation in the FGFR3 gene, leading to impaired endochondral bone growth and multiple medical complications. Vosoritide, a modified recombinant human C-type natriuretic peptide (rhCNP), was approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in August 2021 for treating genetically confirmed achondroplasia in patients aged ≥2 years until closure of epiphyses. Acorn is the first treatment-based registry for a...