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Reviving the Moore-Federman syndrome.

Authors :
Fell, J. M. E.
Stanhope, R.
Source :
Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine; Jan1993, Vol. 86 Issue 1, p52-53, 2p
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

The article presents two case studies of 6- and 14-years old boy who suffered from Moore-Federman syndrome that manifested dwarfism in them. The symptoms were included short stature, joint stiffness, hypermetropia, and asthma. Both of them showed a slight increase in their height after the treatment with growth hormone. However, the intelligence level was normal. The syndrome resembles acromicric dysplasia.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01410768
Volume :
86
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22849310