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. 1992 Sep;29(9):659–662. doi: 10.1136/jmg.29.9.659

Weyers' ulnar ray/oligodactyly syndrome and the association of midline malformations with ulnar ray defects.

P D Turnpenny 1, J C Dean 1, P Duffty 1, J A Reid 1, P Carter 1
PMCID: PMC1016100  PMID: 1404297

Abstract

We describe a two generation family with variable ulnar and radial ray reduction and midline craniofacial abnormalities. The features suggest a diagnosis of Weyers' ulnar ray/oligodactyly syndrome originally described in two isolated cases. Syndromes of ulnar ray reduction are briefly reviewed and the relationship between limb bud and midline development discussed.

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