Femoral hypoplasia-unusual facies syndrome in a black African infant.
The femoral hypoplasia-unusual facies syndrome is a very rare association of femora and facial abnormalities. The most common features include hypoplasia of the femora and a characteristic facies with a short nose, long philtrum, thin upper lip and micrognathia. Maternal diabetes mellitus has been mainly identified as the causal agent. We reported the first case in a black African and discuss prenatal diagnosis and aetiology.
Service de Pédiatrie, Hôpital de la Mère et de l'Enfant Lagune de Cotonou, Bénin.
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Alao
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Gbénou
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Yèkpè
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Laleye
D001541:Benin; D044383:Black People / Q000235:genetics*; D005260:Female; D005269:Femur / Q000002:abnormalities; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics; D010641:Phenotype; D010855:Pierre Robin Syndrome / Q000235:genetics*