Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome (Langer-Giedion syndrome)

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Sparse scalp hair and eyebrows, and pear-shaped nose. Known trichorhinophalangeal syndrome had a skeletal survey.

Patient Data

Age: Young child
Gender: Female

Cone-shaped epiphyses.

Flattened femoral head.

Case Discussion

Patient with clinical diagnosis of trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type II (Langer-Giedion syndrome), skeletal survey showed cone-shaped epiphyses in the digits of the hands and feet, and flattened femoral heads bilaterally more on the right.

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