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The vast amount of genetic research has added to the list of clinically recognized syndromes, identification of which can cause enormous problems for those non-specialist geneticists. This book provides a colour atlas, covering these syndromes. The concise, authoritative text is combined with over 900 full-colour illustrations, providing a visual aid in the pattern recognition of clinical features. Over 400 syndromes are covered in detail - each one is succinctly described in a short abstract, followed by genetic features of note, references and clinical photographs. For ease of reference, the atlas covers each body system in turn, including bone dysplasia through ear, eye, skin and neurological disorders, muscle disorders, metabolic, genito-urinary, endocrine, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and blood disorders. Other topics covered include dysmorphic syndromes and dysmorphic features, and genetic counselling.