AARSKOG SYNDROME - SIGNIFICANCE FOR THE SURGEON

A familial syndrome of short stature associated with facial dysplasia and congenital anomalies was reported by Aarskog in 1970.1 Subsequently, at least 53 patients in 13 affected families have been reported.2-5 The family to be described came under investigation following referral of one of the nine siblings to the surgical clinic at Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles for the evaluation of a right inguinal hernia. Recognition of the syndrome and further evaluation of the remaining siblings led to the diagnosis of several genital anomalies requiring surgical correction. © 1979 Grune & Stratton, Inc.