Multiple pterygium syndrome (Escobar syndrome)--a case report

Singapore Med J. 1994 Apr;35(2):208-10.

Abstract

A 4-year-old boy with Escobar Syndrome, a rare syndrome of sporadic or autosomal recessive inheritance is described. The main features include small stature, multiple pterygia of the neck, axilla, antecubital area, a typical facies and limb abnormalities with normal intelligence.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / genetics*
  • Arthrogryposis / genetics*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pterygium / genetics*
  • Syndrome