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Case Reports
. 2012 May;18(2):256-8.
doi: 10.4103/0971-6866.100798.

Unusual manifestation of Marden-Walker syndrome

Amar M Taksande  1 , K Y Vilhekar
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Case Reports

Unusual manifestation of Marden-Walker syndrome

Amar M Taksande et al. Indian J Hum Genet. 2012 May.

Abstract

Marden-Walker syndrome (MWS) is characterized by multiple joint contractures, a mask-like face with blepharophimosis, micrognathia, high-arched or cleft palate, low-set ears, decreased muscular bulk, arachnodactyly, and kyphoscoliosis. We report a case of MWS along with unusual manifestation of neurological, cardiovascular, and genitourinary system.

Keywords: Arthrogryposis; Marden-Walker syndrome; atrial septal defect; inguinal hernia; joint contracture.

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Neonate with features of Malden-Walker syndrome
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