[AEC syndrome: ankyloblepharon, ectodermal defect, cleft lip and palate (Hay-Wells syndrome)]. / Síndrome AEC: anquilobléfaron, defecto ectodérmico, labio y paladarhendido (síndrome Hay-Wells).

A 12 month-old female is described, with clinical features of AEC syndrome. This case is a novo mutation. Clinical diagnosis at an early age is emphasised to get a better management and genetic counseling. Also we review the literature.

[Congenital contractural arachnodactyly. Report of 2 clinical cases]. / Aracnodactilia contractural congénita. Informe de dos casos clínicos.

Two unrelated male children, aged 15 and 2 months, with congenital contractural arachnodactyly (CCA) are described. CCA is an autosomal dominant disorder of benign evolution, affects the connective tissue and its morphologic phenotype is similar to Marfan syndrome. Differential diagnosis and management are discussed.