Neu Laxova Syndrome—A Terrifying Disease in Two Siblings With a Novel Variant in PHGDH Gene
Carolina Ferreira Gonçalves,
Alexandra Andrade,
Patrícia Silva
et al.
Abstract:Introduction Neu-Laxova Syndrome (NLS) is a rare, autosomal, and recessively inherited disease characterized by severe congenital malformations, leading to prenatal or early postnatal mortality. The hallmark clinical features of this syndrome are severe intrauterine growth restriction, central nervous system abnormalities, restrictive dermopathy, and characteristic facial dysmorphia. There is no cure or treatment for this syndrome and the termination of the pregnancy is the suggested approach. Case description… Show more
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