Autosomal recessive amelia
A rare disorder characterised by the absence of the upper limbs and severe underdevelopment of the lower limbs. Minor facial abnormalities (depressed nasal root upturned nose infra-orbital creases prominent cheeks and micrognathia) were also reported. The syndrome has been described in three foetuses born to non consanguineous parents.
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Autosomal recessive amelia?
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