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Meckel-Gruber Syndrome - Meckel-Gruber syndrome (MKS) (OMIM 24900) is a lethal, rare autosomal recessive condition mapped to chromosome 17. The triad of occipital encephalocele, large polycystic kidneys, and postaxial polydactyly characterizes MKS. Associated abnormalities include oral clefting, genital anomalies, CNS malformations, and fibrosis of the liver. Pulmonary hypoplasia is the leading cause of death. With the advent of ultrasonography, prenatal diagnosis is possible during the second trimester or late first ...

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