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. 2009:2009:bcr06.2008.0202.
doi: 10.1136/bcr.06.2008.0202. Epub 2009 Mar 17.

Russell-Silver syndrome: twin presentation

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Russell-Silver syndrome: twin presentation

Carlos G Teran et al. BMJ Case Rep. 2009.
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Asymmetry of the lower and upper limbs is shown in (A), small triangular face with frontal bossing and lips with downturned corners in (B). Clinodactyly of the fifth finger is shown in (C). The twin sisters are presented in (D), demonstrating the physical differences.

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