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To the Editor: Dr. Saenger's excellent review of Turner's syndrome (Dec. 5 issue)¹ refers to a webbed-neck deformity and abnormal hairline in some patients with this disorder. This deformity may be one of the biggest obstacles these children face in development, especially if the webbing is severe. Some people may think that the children have Down's syndrome, but as Dr. Saenger states, "Intelligence is generally normal."

The webbing is a complex process, probably related to congenital lymphedema in this region. There is a dense fibrous band extending from the mastoid process to the acromion. The web is composed of dense . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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