Multiple pterygium syndrome: Report of three cases from Siriraj Hospital.

ABSTRACT

Multiple pterygium syndromes is a rare syndrome, only 48 cases have been reported in the literatures. The significant features are comprised of, growth and development retardation, webbing of neck, axillae, antecubital, popliteal, and antecrural joint or area, with disfiguration of external genitalia, interphalangeal joint webbing and club foot. The abnormality greatly interferes with normal joint function and leaves the patient in severely disabled conditions. Three patients reported were seen at Siriraj Hospital between 1981-1987. The first case is still alive, 10 years of age. The other two died at the age of one month due to aspiration and congestive heart failure. Pathological studies were done on both cases.