Condition
Silver-Russell syndrome
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 5 May 20051 min read
Alternative names
Russell-Silver syndrome; Silver syndrome
Definition
Rusell-Silver syndrome is a congenital disease (present at birth) characterized by short stature and, frequently, asymmetry in the size of the two halves or other parts of the body.
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Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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