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. 1972 Oct 7;107(7):653–656.

The pathogenesis of Potter's syndrome of renal agenesis

Naomi Fitch, R Claude Lachance
PMCID: PMC1940948  PMID: 4665096

Abstract

Current views of the pathogenesis of Potter's syndrome of renal agenesis are discussed. Embryological, teratological and genetic associations between kidney and limb development are reviewed. An infant is described with lobsterclaw deformity of the hands and feet, renal hypoplasia and the Potter face.

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