Bartsocas-Papas syndrome in a Pakistani family from Kuwait

Indian Pediatr. 2004 Jul;41(7):725-7.

Abstract

We report a rare case of Bartsocas Papas Syndrome, a lethal autosomal recessive type of Popliteal Pterigium syndrome, from a consaguineous Pakistani family who had typical anomalies of face, limbs and genitalia with additional peripheral pulmonary stenosis. Antenatal diagnosis and option for termination of pregnancy is advised.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple*
  • Face / abnormalities*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Kuwait / ethnology
  • Limb Deformities, Congenital*
  • Male
  • Pakistan
  • Syndrome
  • Urogenital Abnormalities*