ABSTRACT
The authors present a case of 13-month girl with Silver-Russel syndrome, which is an example of intrauterine growth retardation. The etiology of the disorder remains unknown, although many data suggest the embryopathy of the early gestational period. The main clinical features are: low height, decreased birth weight and normal gestational age. Body asymmetry and craniofacial dysmorphy.
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Abnormalities, Multiple , Fingers/abnormalities , Growth Disorders , Bone and Bones/abnormalities , Craniofacial Abnormalities , Female , Fetal Growth Retardation , Humans , Infant , SyndromeABSTRACT
According to a study of 50 multiple fractures of the lower limbs, the frequency of associated lesions justifies the creation of new multiple injury units, well equipped in which may be found specialists of all branches of surgery. Although internal fixation in one stage as an emergency, is ideal in all fractures, one should in fact be circumspect for the danger of infection should lead one to avoid carrying out internal fixation if this is not absolutely necessary.
