Summary:
Larsen syndrome, a congenital genetic disorder of collagen
formation, is reported in a female newborn. The affected
newborn has presented with dish like facies, multiple joint
dislocations, gross hypotonia, cleft palate, spatulated thumb
and fingers. Diagnosis is made on the basis of positive family
history, remarkable clinical features and characteristics
radiological findings. This rare syndrome is the first case
report so far in Bangladesh.
(J Banagladesh Coll Phys Surg 2015; 33: 52-54)