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The authors present the first case of multiple pterygium syndrome (OMIM # 265000) from Gujarat, a rare syndrome characterized by multiple pterygia, facial and skeletal anomalies. A 9-year-old female child born of consanguineous marriage, with features of arthrogryposis multiplex, multiple pterygia, hypoplastic genitalia and skeletal anomalies presented with pneumonia. A previously unreported association of Atrial Septal defect was discovered on routine 2D echocardiography, which is important for prognostication and follow-up.
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In 353 neonates, foot length were recorded along with birth weight, crown heel length and head circumference. Foot length correlated well with all three indices (p less than .01). Highest correlation in preterm babies was with crown heel length and weight, and in term babies with head circumference. The formula, length = footlength x 6.5 +/- 20 mm could be correctly used in 95% of babies. When it is difficult to weigh or measure the length accurately, foot length can serve as a useful measurement to assess a baby quickly.