Bohring-Opitz syndrome
Synonyms: BOS syndrome | Bohring syndrome | C-like syndrome | Oberklaid-Danks syndrome | Opitz trigonocephaly-like syndrome
A rare multiple congenital anomalies syndrome characterized by intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) postnatal failure to thrive severe feeding difficulties microcephaly/trigonocephaly facial dysmorphism a recognizable upper limb posture and severe developmental delay. The upper limb posture consists of internal rotation of the shoulders flexion of the elbows ulnar deviation of wrists and/or metacarpophalangeal joints.
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