All issues > Volume 30(11); 1987

Original Article

J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1987;30(11):1305-1310. Published online November 30, 1987.

A Case of Larsen Syndrome.

Dong Chul Park¹, Chan Jun Coe¹, Duk Jin Yun¹

¹Department of Pediatrics, Yonsei University, College of Medicine Institute of Handicaped Children

Abstract

An infant is descirbed who has multiple joint dislocations, unusual facies, and bony abnormalities, which constitute a syndrome first reported by Larsen. This report expands Larsen syndrome with additional findings such as apparent diminshed rigidity of cartilage in infancy, short nails, unusual juxtacalcaneal “accessory” bone, and mental retardation. The joint lesions and mental retardation require prolonged observation and treatment is limited mainly symptomatic therapy and achievement of completely normal motor function is unlikely.

Keywords :Larsen syndrome