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Femoral hypoplasia-unusual facies syndrome in a black African infant.
Genetic counseling (Geneva, Switzerland) - 1 Jan 2011
Alao M J, Gbénou S, Yèkpè P, Laleye A
Abstract excerpt
The femoral hypoplasia-unusual facies syndrome is a very rare association of femora and facial abnormalities. The most common features include hypoplasia of the femora and a characteristic facies with a short nose, long philtrum, thin upper lip and micrognathia. Maternal diabetes mellitus has been mainly identified as the causal agent. We reported the first case in a black African and discuss prenatal diagnosis...
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