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Lethal Larsen-like syndrome

ORPHA:2371· ICD-10 Q74.8

Definition

A rare developmental defect with connective tissue involvement characterized by multiple joint dislocations, flattened facial appearance, abnormal palmar creases, laryngotracheomalacia, and pulmonary hypoplasia. Additional signs may include a bifid tongue, micrognathia, non-immune hydrops fetalis, and brain dysplasia. The disease is lethal shortly after birth due to respiratory insufficiency.

Prevalence
<1 / 1 000 000
Inheritance
Autosomal recessive
Age of onset
Neonatal