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Cornelia de Lange syndrome (CdLS): prenatal and autopsy findings.
Prenatal diagnosis - 1 May 2009
Chong Karen, Keating Sarah, Hurst Stephanie, Summers Anne, Berger Howard, Seaward Gareth, Martin Nicole, Friedberg Tami, Chitayat David
Abstract excerpt
Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) is a multisystem disorder characterized by somatic defects and mental retardation. Prenatal diagnosis of this severe condition is difficult in view of the non-specific ultrasound abnormalities. We report three cases with prenatally suspected CdLS based on the ultrasound findings as well as low PAPP-A detected on first trimester screening in one case, and the results of the...
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