Unique Pattern Syndrome of Distinctive Facies, Short Stature, Kyphoscoliosis, Craniosynostosis, Hyperlaxity and Dyslexia

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Authors: A. Al Kaissi ¹; M. B. Ghachem ¹; N. Nassib ¹; F. B. Chehida ²; K. Kozlowski ³
Authors‘ workplace: Service d’Orthopedie Infantile, Hopital d’Enfants, Tunis, Tunesie ¹; Centre de Radiologie Ibn Zahr, Tunis, Tunesie ²; The Children’s Hospital, Westmead, Sydney, Australia ³
Published in: Čes-slov Pediat 2005; 60 (1): 32-35.
Category: Case Report

Overview

At least 100 entities with craniosynostosis have been identified in clinical studies. Authors studied a family of four generations which additionally to craniosynostosis presented with distinctive facial appearances, short stature due to progressive kyphoscoliosis, hyperlaxity, and dyslexia. This family appears to have a unique pattern syndrome.

Key words:
craniosynostosis, short stature, kyphoscoliosis, dyslexia

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Czech-Slovak Pediatrics

2005 Issue 1