Rubinstein - Taybi Syndrome
Abstract
A case of Rubinstein - Taybi is presented. The Parents were the second cousins. On both sides of the patient's family there were four cases of polydactilism. The clinical, cytogenetic and dermatoglyphic features of the patient and his parents' are compared with the ones in the literature.
Keywords
Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome, Mental Retardation, Broad Thumbs
Supporting Institution
Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Child Health and Diseases
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