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Huge recidive bilateral inguinal hernias in a tetrasomy 12p syndrome

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Martine K.F. Docx

ACase Report: We present an aterm male ( Birth weight:
3860 gr) ( AD 39 6/7 weeks PML) of a G8P7AB 1 of a 42
year old Moroccan mother( consanguinity).The prenatal
ultrasound demonstrated an unilateral ventriculomegaly
and polyhydramnios.After birth we found an extremely
hypotonic male newborn with characteristic facial features
include a high, rounded forehead; a broad nasal bridge;
a short nose; widely spaced eyes; low-set ears; rounded
cheeks; and a wide mouth with a thin upper lip a large
tongue and a high arched palate.Feeding difficulties were
present: GERD, swallow fifficulties, constipation and
micro-and microaspirations ( fever and respiratory infections).
The genetic diagnosis confirmed a Pallis... view more»

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