J.R. S said...
The thrombocytopenia-absent radius (TAR) syndrome is a congenital malformation syndrome characterized by bilateral absence of the radii and a thrombocytopenia. The lower limbs, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and other systems may also be involved. This leads to bruising, lowered platelet count, and potential life threatening haemorrhageing. Treatments range from platelet transfusions and range all the way to trying to normalize the appearance of the arm, which is much shorter and “clubbed”. There is some controversy surrounding the role of surgery. The infant mortality rate has been curbed by new technology, including platelet transfusions, which can even be performed in utero. As the children grow in age the platelet counts improve with the aging process.
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