Hypotonia, or low muscle tone, is common in dwarfs, but intelligence and lifespan are usually normal. Defining dwarfism by height alone is problematic because short stature in itself is not a disorder. For example, pygmies have adult male heights of less than 150 cm (4 feet 11 inches) on average.efining dwarfism by height alone is problematic because short stature in itself is not a disorder. For example, pygmies have adult male heights of less than 150 cm (4 feet 11 inches) on average.
1 Cuts, burns, skin infections, rashes and insect bites may cause lymph nodes to get larger. 2  Swollen lymph nodes on the front of the neck could mean your child has a cold or throat infection.  Swollen lymph nodes in the groin could mean your child has an injury near their lower abdomen or legs.
Causes of Swollen Lymph Nodes. Neck Nodes. The cervical neck nodes are most commonly involved. This is because of the many respiratory infections that occur during childhood. Viral Throat Infection. This is the most common cause of swollen nodes in the neck. The swollen nodes are usually Â½ to 1 inch (12 -25 mm) across. They are the same on each side. Bacterial Throat Infection. A swollen node with a bacterial throat infection is usually just on one side. It can be quite large over 1 inch (25 mm) across. This is about the size of a quarter.