[Fèvre-Languepin syndrome. A case description]

Fèvre-Languepin syndrome is a rare congenital malformation syndrome characterized in particular by the presence of a labio-maxillo-palatal cleft, anomalies of the reproductive organs and a bilateral popliteal pterygium. Findings in a boy who is now four years old are reported. As a result of 14 operations, as well as other therapy, a cosmetically and functionally satisfactory result has been achieved. The principal orthopedic surgical procedures and the postoperative management are described.