Distichiasis-lymphoedema syndrome: a family report.
Distichiasis-lymphoedema syndrome is described in a mother and son. The mother was found to have a double uterus in addition to distichiasis and peripheral oedema. Her son presented with the Pierre Robin sequence which is a rare but previously described feature of the condition.
Temple
I K
IK
Wessex Regional Clinical Genetics Service, Department of Child Health, Princess Anne Hospital, Southampton, UK.
Collin
J R
JR
D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000235:genetics / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005140:Eyelashes / Q000002:abnormalities*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000235:genetics / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008297:Male; D013577:Syndrome