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A case of postaxial acrofacial dysostosis (Miller syndrome) is presented. This rare syndrome is essentially characterized by a Treacher — Collins-like facial appearance together with absence of the fifth digital ray of all limbs and variable forearm hypoplasia.
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Barbuti, D., Orazi, C., Reale, A. et al. Postaxial acrofacial dysostosis or Miller syndrome. Eur J Pediatr 148, 445–446 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00595909
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00595909