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Rib defects in patterns of multiple malformations: a retrospective review and phenotypic analysis of 47 cases.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 15 Sept 2003
Wattanasirichaigoon Duangrurdee, Prasad Chitra, Schneider Gretchen, Evans Jane A, Korf Bruce R
Abstract excerpt
Rib anomalies may occur in isolation, as well as in association with abnormalities of vertebral segmentation and multi-system malformations. Specific entities include the VACTERL and MURCS associations, spondylocostal dysostosis, and spondylothoracic dysostosis. The relative significance of rib anomalies in other lesser known syndromes and associations remains unclear. To document the diagnoses and related...
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