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Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome, Lethal Type



Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome, Lethal Type Causes


It is genetically inherited.


Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome, Lethal Type Definition


Pterygium Popliteal Lethal Type is a severe form of popliteal pterygium syndrome in which affected individuals often die at the neonatal or intrauterine stages. It is also known as Bartsocas-Papas syndrome.


Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome, Lethal Type Symptoms and Signs


Affected individuals have facial clefts, filiform bands, ankyloblepharon, syndactyly, and other ectodermal and nonectodermal abnormalities.