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Langer-Saldino syndrome
Also known as:
Saldino's syndrome
Associated persons:
Leonard O. Langer Jr.
Ronald M. Saldino
Description:
A lethal form of neonatal dwarfism characterized by a short trunk, disproportionately large head, prominent abdomen, hydropic appearance, and micromelia. Death usually occurs in utero or shortly after birth. Believed to be transmitted as an autosomal recessive trait.
Bibliography:
- L. O. Langer, J. W. Spranger, L. Greinacher, R. C. Herdman:
Thanatophoric dwarfism.
Radiology, Easton, Pennsylvania, 1969, 92: 285-294.
- R. M. Saldino:
Lethal short-limbed dwarfism: achondrogenesis and thanatophoric dwarfism.
American Journal of Roentgenology, Leesburg, Virginia, 1971, 112: 185-197.
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