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LOEYS-DIETZ SYNDROME- A CASE REPORT
Journal: University Journal of Medicine and Medical Specialities (Vol.4, No. 1)Publication Date: 2018-01-04
Authors : ARUN MATHAI MANI;
Page : 62-65
Keywords : ''Loeys-Dietz Syndrome''; ''Bifid uvula''; ''Ocular hypertelorism''; ''Arterial tortuosity'';
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Abstract
We report here, the case of a 13 year old boy who was admitted with features of mitral valve prolapse, bifid uvula and marfanoid features. Further evaluation revealed him to be a case of Loeys-Dietz Syndrome (LDS), a very rare heritable disorder of connective tissue. He was treated symptomatically and was discharged in reasonable good health.
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