A Case of Hallermann-Streiff Syndrome.
- Author:
Bon Sool KOO
1
;
Sang Uoo RHEE
;
Jae Ho KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Catholic Medical College, C.M.C. Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Atrophy;
Birds;
Cataract;
Dwarfism;
Hallermann's Syndrome*;
Hypotrichosis;
Microphthalmos;
Skin;
Thyroid Gland
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1967;8(1):55-60
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A case of Hallermann-Streiff syndrome characterized by dyscephalia with bird face, dental anomalies, proportionate nanism, hypotrichosis or atrichosis, atrophy of the skin, bilateral microphthalmia and presumed congenital cataract was reported. In this case, the diffuse enlargement with hyperfunction of the thyroid gland was observed and its role in the etiology of this syndrome is briefly reviewed.