Lethal multiple pterygium syndrome

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Lethal multiple pterygium syndrome

Synonyms: Autosomal recessive lethal multiple pterygium syndrome | LMPS

A rare genetic multiple pterygium syndrome characterized by intrauterine growth retardation fetal akinesia multiple joint contractures causing severe arthrogryposis and pterygia (webbing) across multiple joints. Cystic hygroma and/or fetal hydrops are almost invariably present.

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Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http://www.orphadata.org. Data version March 2024

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