The extended Michelin tire baby syndrome with mental retardation

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Focusing on a rare genetic disorder, this book presents a case study of Michelin tire baby syndrome, which features abnormal skin folding and can be linked to various phenotypic issues. It details the third documented case of the extended form of the syndrome in an Iraqi child, highlighting significant non-cutaneous abnormalities, including mental retardation and hearing impairment. Notably, this case includes a unique finding of excessive gyration of brain tissues observed through ultrasonography, contributing to the understanding of this complex condition.