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. 1984 Aug;21(4):293–297. doi: 10.1136/jmg.21.4.293

Four cases of trisomy 18 syndrome with limb reduction malformations.

A L Christianson, M M Nelson
PMCID: PMC1049301  PMID: 6492096

Abstract

Limb reduction malformations of the arms are well documented in the trisomy 18 syndrome. Four cases of trisomy 18 syndrome with limb reduction malformations of the legs are described and compared with the upper limb malformations.

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