Potter syndrome physical examination

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Physical Examination

Appearance

• Lower extremity anomalies are frequent in these cases, which often presents with clubbed feet and/or bowing of the legs. *Sirenomelia (Mermaid Syndrome) which occurs approximately in 1:45,000 births (Banerjee A, 2003; Indian J Pediatr) can also present. In fact, nearly all reported cases of sirenomelia also present with BRA (Siegel MJ, 2000; J Peri.).
• Parrot beak nose,
• Redundant skin,
• Skin fold of tissue extending from the medial canthus across the cheek
• Ears are slightly low