Thrombocytopenia and Absent Radii (TAR) Syndrome in Non Identical Twins

Authors

  • Anup Kage Kettering General Hospital, Kettering
  • Jasmina Marinova Kettering General Hospital, Kettering

Keywords:

Thrombocytopenia and absent radii (TAR), non identical twins

Abstract

This is a case report of female non identical twins with bilateral absent radii and severe thrombocytopenia. Genetic studies confirmed 1q21.1 deletion. A review of literature showed TAR syndrome in 2 pairs of identical twins (reported in 1986) and one pair of non identical twins (reported in 1979).

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v33i2.8378  

J Nepal Paediatr Soc. 2013; 33(2):150-151

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Author Biographies

Anup Kage, Kettering General Hospital, Kettering

Paediatric registrar, Department of Paediatrics

Jasmina Marinova, Kettering General Hospital, Kettering

Paediatric Consultant, Department of Paediatrics

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Published

2013-10-07

How to Cite

Thrombocytopenia and Absent Radii (TAR) Syndrome in Non Identical Twins. (2013). Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society, 33(2), 150-151. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v33i2.8378

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Brief Reports/Case Reports/Case Series

How to Cite

Thrombocytopenia and Absent Radii (TAR) Syndrome in Non Identical Twins. (2013). Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society, 33(2), 150-151. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v33i2.8378