The Lenz-Majewski hyperostotic dwarfism. A syndrome of multiple congenital anomalies, mental retardation, and progressive skeletal sclerosis

Abstract

A distinct syndrome is delineated on the basis of two previously reported and one newly described case. The syndrome combines multiple congenital anomalies with a progressive skeletal dysplasia-dysostosis, The gradual evolution of the skeletal disorder is demonstrated in the present patient. It will now be possible to diagnose this syndrome at birth.