Circumferential skin folds and multiple anomalies: confirmation of a distinct autosomal recessive Michelin tire baby syndrome.

Clin Dysmorphol

Department of Medical Genetics, Cerrahpasa Medical School of Istanbul University Department of Pediatrics, Medical School of Bezmi Alem University, Istanbul Department of Medical Genetics, Medical School of Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey.

Published: April 2013


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