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Multiple pterygium syndrome

Radswiki and Dr Yuranga Weerakkody et al.

The multiple pterygium syndrome(s) (MPS) refers to a group of disorders which are collectively characterised by multiple soft tissue webs (or pterygia) across the neck and various joints.

They can be broadly classified into two main groups

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1. Parashar SY, Anderson PJ, Mclean N et-al. Spectrum of features in pterygium syndrome. Asian J Surg. 2006;29 (2): 104-8. doi:10.1016/S1015-9584(09)60118-4 - Pubmed citation