We have observed a newly recognized syndrome in two unrelated Japanese patients. Manifestations include severe mental retardation, growth failure, generalized floppiness, congenital hydronephrosis, cardiac anomalies, cleft palate, and characteristic face. To date, caused genesis is unknown.
Ectomorphic habitus, severe mental retardation, and characteristic face: A new MCA/MR syndrome?
β Scribed by Fryns, J. P. ;Smeets, E. ;Thiry, P. ;Geutjens, J. ;Vinken, L. ;Van den Berghe, H.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1994
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 262 KB
- Volume
- 49
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0148-7299
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