Authors: Seep Sethi, Meena Satia, Sri Ram, Prashant kashyap
Abstract
Phocomelia is a rare congenital defect defined by the absence of intermediate segments of the extremity. Children with phocomelia present with their hands or feet directly attached to the trunk. Phocomelia is famously a teratogenic side effect of the drug "thalidomide," a drug first marketed to treat anxiety and morning sickness. Keywords: Phocomelia, Congenital defect, Teratogenic, Thalidomide, Children
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