PMID: 2098051Jan 1, 1990Paper

Leg duplication and kidney agenesis: case report and pathogenic considerations

Genetic Counseling
P J Van GroesenJ H Van de Kamp

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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