Neu‐Laxova syndrome: Prenatal ultrasonographic diagnosis, clinical and pathological studies, and new manifestations
- 7 June 1992
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wiley in American Journal of Medical Genetics
- Vol. 43 (3), 602-605
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ajmg.1320430319
Abstract
A diagnosis of the Neu‐Laxova syndrome (NLS) was made by ultrasonography at 32 wks of gestation. Ultrasonographic examination showed intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR), Dandy‐Walker anomaly, choroid plexus cysts, receding forehead and microcephaly, bilateral cataract without prominent eyes, scalp edema with no generalized edema, retrognathia, curved penis, and flexion deformities of limbs. The findings in this case are consistent with NLS; however, they did not fit any of Curry's [1982] groups. Massive swelling of hands and feet were among the main manifestations in classic NLS cases. In the case presented herein, edema was noted only in the scalp. This might shed further light on the question of variability vs. heterogeneity in the NLS. This case shows the existing possibility of an early diagnosis of NLS and adds Dandy‐Walker anomaly and choroid plexus cysts as new findings to this syndrome.Keywords
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