Lethal multiple pterygium syndrome: Suggestion for a consistent pathological workup and review of reported cases
✍ Scribed by Froster, Ursula G.; Stallmach, Thomas; Wisser, Josef; Hebisch, Gundula; Robbiani, Mario B.; Huch, Renate; Huch, Albert
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1997
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 186 KB
- Volume
- 68
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0148-7299
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✦ Synopsis
We report on 2 brothers with lethal multiple pterygium syndrome (LMPS) born to nonconsanguineous parents as late spontaneous abortions. Both fetuses presented with massive nuchal edema, and facial anomalies including cleft palate and broad ribs. Apparently, several subgroups of LMPS exist. Differentiation is difficult, as there is no consistent agreement on a workup protocol for autopsies. We compared the findings in the literature on cases with LMPS, and we suggest a standardized workup as an initial step for more efficient differentiation between various subgroups. Am.