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Leg duplication and kidney agenesis: case report and pathogenic considerations |
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| Authors: | P J Van Groesen F A Beemer J H Van de Kamp |
| Affiliation: | Clinical Genetics Center Utrecht, The Netherlands. |
| Abstract: | A case is given of a male born with a total duplication of the left leg. In addition, ipsilateral kidney agenesis was found. Three possible mechanisms of leg duplication are given. The association with renal agenesis is discussed in terms of a polytopic developmental field defect. |
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