The Larsen syndrome. The diagnostic contribution of the analysis of the metacarpophalangeal pattern profile.
In this report we illustrate the variable expression and the different modes of inheritance in Larsen syndrome. The important contribution of the metacarpophalangeal profile pattern analysis in the final diagnosis is emphasized.
De Smet
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Leuven, Belgium.
Legius
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Fabry
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Fryns
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JP
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