Meckel Gruber Syndrome-An Autopsy Report of a Rare Case
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 12
Abstract
Abstract:Meckel Gruber Syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by a typical clinical triad of meningo-encephalocele, polycystic kidneys and polydactyly. The worldwide incidence varies from 1 in 13250 to 1 in 140000 live births. Highest incidence was reported in Gujrati Indians. We report autopsy features of a Meckel Gruber Syndrome in a 22 weeks female fetus Keywords:Meckel Gruber Syndrome, Clinical triad, Encephaolocele, Polycystic kidney, Polydactyly.
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Nanda Patil, Chetan Khurana, Gayatri Patel
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