A case of the Neu-Laxova syndrome



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Neu-Laxova syndrome is a rare lethal genetic disorder characterized by multiple congenital abnormalities, microcephaly
and ichthyosiform skin lesions. The authors describe a case of this syndrome in a newborn baby.

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