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A rare case of phocomelia with congenital abnormality of radioulnar synostosis is presented. There was no history of thalidomide ingestion, maternal infection, irradiation etc. The condition has been briefly discussed and the literature reviewed.
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From the Department of Pediatrics, S. N. Medical College, Agra.
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Thapar, R.K., Grewal, H.S. & Kalra, K. Phocomelia with radioulnar synostosis. Indian J Pediatr 33, 85–87 (1966). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02811421
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