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. 1981 Apr;18(2):129–133. doi: 10.1136/jmg.18.2.129

Syndromes of microcephaly, microphthalmia, cataracts, and joint contractures

Robin M Winter *,*, Dian Donnai †, Martin d'A Crawfurd *,*
PMCID: PMC1048685  PMID: 7241531

Abstract

Three infants are described, one with the Neu-Laxova syndrome and two with the cerebro-oculo-facio-skeletal (COFS) syndrome. The relationship between these two syndromes is discussed in the light of the present cases and others in published reports.

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