Allemann's syndrome
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Inheritable disorder that manifests with a combination of kidney deformity (double kidney) and club fingers. Facial asymmetry and degeneration of various motor nerves may also occur.
Bibliography
- R. Allemann:
Die klinische Bedeutung familiärer Heredopatie und Mutation für die Urologie.
Zeitschrift für Urologie, Leipzig, 1936, 80: 641-649.
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