Larsen Syndrome

Yıl 2013, Cilt: 22 Sayı: 1, 80 - 85, 01.03.2013

Ramachandran Sudarshan

Öz

Larsen syndrome is an inherited condition characterized by multiple joint dislocations and typical facial features including depressed nasal bridge with hypertelorism and a prominent forehead. There are only several cases reported since its first report by Larsen in 1950's. The aim of this review is to illustrate the pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, and differential diagnosis of this condition.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Larsen syndrome, joint dislocation, ultrasonography

Larsen Sendromu

Öz

Larsen sendromu çoğul eklem dislokasyonları, deprese burun köprüsü, hipertelorizm ve belirgin bir alın ile karakterize tipik yüz özellikleri olan bir kalıtsal durumdur. İlk olarak 1950'li yıllarda bildirilmiş olmasına karşın bildirilmiş olgu sayısı oldukça azdır. Bu yazının amacı, Larsen sendromunun patogenezi, klinik özellikleri, tanı ve ayırıcı tanısı hakkında bilgi vermektir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Larsen sendromu, eklem dislokasyonu, ultrasonografi

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