Phocomelia Syndrome

Crucial
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Basic synonyms

• Roberts SC-Phocomelia Syndrome
• Roberts Tetraphocomelia Syndrome
• SC Phocomelia Syndrome
• Pseudo-thalidomide Syndrome

Condition Subdivisions

• Fetal Effects of Thalidomide
• Tetraphocomelia Syndrome

General Discussion
The bones of the arms, and also in some instances various other appendages, might be exceptionally minimized as well as also missing. A severe situation results in the lack of the top bones of both the arms and also legs so that the hands and also feet show up affixed straight to the physical body.

This problem, PS, could be genetically sent within family members as an autosomal recessive characteristic or might be the outcome of spontaneous (erratic) adjustments in the genetics. Since the indications of the condition so very closely simulate those dued to the intake of thalidomide by expectant females, the term “pseudo-thalidomide” is often made use of.