Wrinkly skin syndrome

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Wrinkly skin syndrome

Synonyms: WSS | Wrinkled skin syndrome

Wrinkly skin syndrome (WSS) is characterized by wrinkling of the skin of the dorsum of the hands and feet an increased number of palmar and plantar creases wrinkled abdominal skin multiple skeletal abnormalities (joint laxity and congenital hip dislocation) late closing of the anterior fontanel microcephaly pre- and postnatal growth retardation developmental delay and facial dysmorphism (a broad nasal bridge downslanting palpebral fissures and hypertelorism).

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