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Am J Perinatol 1991; 8(4): 259-262
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-999392
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© 1991 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Prenatal Sonographic Features and management of a Fetus with Roberts-SC Phocomelia Syndrome (Pseudothalidomide Syndrome) and Pulmonary Hypoplasia

David M. Sherer, Yogesh G. Shah, Nina Klionsky, James R. Woods Jr. 
  • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and the Division of Pediatric Radiology, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, New York
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04 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The Roberts-SC phocomelia syndrome (pseudothalidomide syndrome) is a rare, usually lethal condition involving short limbs and occasional hydrocephalus. Presented is a case in which prenatal sonographic findings were highly suggestive of this syndrome, although not definite. In this fetus, findings of hydrocephalus, short limbs, and probable pulmonary hypoplasia changed the intrapartum management. The findings, correlated with the postmortem radiography, led to diagnosis of probable Roberts-SC syndrome.