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Skeletal limb abnormalities

Home Care: Consult your health care provider. Call your health care provider if: there is any concern about limb length or appearance. What to expect at your health care provider's office: An infant with limb abnormalities generally has other symptoms and signs that, when taken together, define a specific syndrome or condition or give a clue as to the cause of the abnormality. Diagnosis of that condition is based on a family history, medical history, and thorough physical evaluation. Text Continues Below Medical history questions documenting skeletal limb abnormality in detail may include: Family history Have any family members had similar skeletal abnormalities? Is there any family history of a disorder associated with skeletal limb abnormality (see common causes in this document). History of the pregnancy Were there any troubles with the pregnancy? What drugs or medications were taken during the pregnancy? Other What other symptoms or abnormalities are also present? Laboratory studies such as chromosome studies, enzyme assays, X-rays, and metabolic studies may be ordered to confirm the presence of a suspected disorder.

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