Radiologic Findings of Beals-hecht Syndrome

Number: 2 June 1, 2013
  • Nurgül Tunççekiçler
  • Cüneyt Çalışır
  • Taylan Kara
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Radiologic Findings of Beals-hecht Syndrome

Abstract

Beals-Hecht Syndrome is a rare connective tissue disorder associated with arachnodactily, contractures and deformities of the ears. The aim of this study is to discuss the radiologic findings of a five day old male infant with Beals-Hecht syndrome

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Turkish

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Nurgül Tunççekiçler

Cüneyt Çalışır

Taylan Kara

Publication Date

June 1, 2013

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Year 1970 Number: 2

EndNote
Tunççekiçler N, Çalışır C, Kara T (June 1, 2013) Beals-Hecht Sendromu’nun Radyolojik Bulguları. Acıbadem Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 2 80–82.