Laurence-Moon-Bardet-Biedl syndrome and polydactyly.
Lawrence-Moon-Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (LMBBS) is a rare disorder that presents most commonly with five cardinal features including polydactyly. A review of LMBBS and a case report is presented. The practitioner should be aware that polydactyly may be one manifestation of a genetic syndrome.
Castle
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Department of Podiatric Surgery, Kern Hospital Warren, Michigan.
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D000328:Adult; D005532:Foot Deformities, Congenital / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007849:Laurence-Moon Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D014034:Toes / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery