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Costello syndrome: a postnatal growth retardation syndrome with distinct phenotype.
Genetic counseling (Geneva, Switzerland) - 1 Jan 1994
Fryns J P, Vogels A, Haegeman J, Eggermont E, van den Berghe H
Abstract excerpt
In this report we describe two non-related patients, a 12-year-old girl and 3 6/12-year-old boy, with Costello syndrome. Costello syndrome is a true MCA/MR syndrome with severe postnatal growth retardation as the first clinical sign. Characteristic facial changes, loose, hyperelastic skin and papillomata become progressively more evident with age. Patients with Costello syndrome present a pleasant, happy nature...
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