Larsen's syndrome: clinical and genetic aspects

A case of the Larsen's syndrome in a family is described. The girl has joint dislocations, an unusual face and bone abnormalities. Larsen's syndrome in this case has a genetic recessive origin. Both dominant and recessive forms may exist. The heterogeneity of the syndrome is emphasized and the differential diagnosis has been cited. A divergent strabismus is reported as an additional clinical finding.