A familial tetraphocomelia syndrome involving limb deformities, cleft lip, cleft palate, and associated anomalies--a new syndrome

Hum Genet. 1976 Aug 30;33(3):323-6. doi: 10.1007/BF00286860.

Abstract

This paper reports a rare malformation syndrome which is observed in two sibs (brother and sister) of a family. It consists of nearly symmetric reductive defects of the limbs, flexon contractures of various joints, cleft lip and cleft palate, multiple minor abnormalities including capillary hemangioma of the forehead, hypoplastic cartilages of ears and nose, micrognathia, intrauterine growth retardation, and possibly mental retardation. Chromosomes of both parents and propositi are normal. Genetic data suggest autosomal recessive inheritance.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / genetics*
  • Cleft Lip / genetics*
  • Cleft Palate / genetics*
  • Ectromelia / genetics*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Pedigree
  • Syndrome