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LOEYS-DIETZ SYNDROME- A CASE REPORT

ARUN MATHAI MANI

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        We report here, the case of a 13 year old boy who was admitted with features of mitral valve prolapse, bifid uvula and marfanoid features. Further evaluation revealed him to be a case of Loeys-Dietz Syndrome (LDS), a very rare heritable disorder of connective tissue. He was treated symptomatically and was discharged in reasonable good health.

 

Keyword :''Loeys-Dietz Syndrome'',''Bifid uvula'',''Ocular hypertelorism'',''Arterial tortuosity''

 


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