title: Hennekam syndrome: a rare cause of primary lymphedema.
abstract: Hennekam syndrome (HS) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by the association of lymphedema, intestinal lymphangiectasia, moderate mental retardation, and facial dysmorphism. We describe a 14-year-old girl affected with Hennekam syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Ibn Rushd University Hospital.
authors.forename: Imane
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Elmansour
authors.forename: Soumia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chiheb
authors.forename: Hakima
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Benchikhi
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D019465:Craniofacial Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008201:Lymphangiectasis, Intestinal / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008220:Lymphography