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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