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Am J Perinatol 1996; 13(7): 433-436
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-994383
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© 1996 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Femoral Hypoplasia and Maternal Diabetes: Consider Femoral Hypoplasia/Unusual Facies Syndrome

Roger M. Hinson1 , Richard C. Miller2 , Charles J. Macri2
  • 1Department of Pediatrics, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
  • 2Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
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04 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Femoral hypoplasia/unusual facies syndrome (FH/UFS) is a rarely considered clinical entity that has a strong association with maternal diabetes. A case that demonstrates the prenatal morphologic and biometric abnormalities, and postnatal findings are presented. The pathogenesis and natural history of FH/UFS is discussed and contrasted with the caudal dysplasia syndrome.

Keywords

Femoral hypoplasia - maternal diabetes - diabetic embryopathy