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Shprintzen-Goldberg syndrome presenting as umbilical hernia in an Indian child.

Authors :
Shah B
Sahu S
Kalakoti P
Yadav S
Syed MM
Bhattad VB
Shaikh M
Source :
The Australasian medical journal [Australas Med J] 2014 Feb 28; Vol. 7 (2), pp. 51-7. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Feb 28 (Print Publication: 2014).
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Shprintzen-Goldberg syndrome (S-G) is a rare connective tissue disorder characterised by craniosynostosis, craniofacial dysmorphism, skeletal, cardiovascular, neurological, and other abnormalities. We herein present a case of a five-year-old Indian child who presented to our clinic with reducible umbilical hernia since birth, mental retardation, and delayed developmental milestones. After meticulous clinical examination with subsequent integration of clinical findings and investigations, we diagnosed her to possibly have Shprintzen-Goldberg syndrome. An attempt to compare the findings of our index case with the classical features as described by Greally et al. has been made. Given the rarity of this syndrome and the paucity of medical literature measuring the magnitude of this condition in the Indian population, this case serves to promote awareness of this rare entity.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1836-1935
Volume :
7
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Australasian medical journal
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
24611072
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4066/AMJ.2014.1888