Fraser syndrome: recurrence in a family
Renu Singh1, Indu Tandon, Sujata Deo
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, King Georges Medical University, Lucknow, India. narayanrenu@yahoo.com
Indian Pediatrics
|January 8, 2008
Abstract:
Fraser syndrome is a rare, autosomal recessive condition with classical features of cryptophthalmos, syndactyly, ambiguous genitalia, genitourinary mal-formations and mental retardation. We report a family with affected child where the pregnant woman was referred at 24 weeks of gestation for termination of pregnancy. The aborted fetus showed typical findings suggestive of Fraser syndrome.
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