Count the letters in “Patau Syndrome”. There are 13 letters.
Patau syndrome is Trisomy 13.
Mnemonic: PATAU
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Mnemonic: FOOLa. Fat padsb. Overt findings and outlinesc. Ossification centersd. Lines Fat pads The elbow joint has anterior and posterior fat pads which are extra-synovial but within the articular capsule. These are present as a radiolucent (black) line (compared to bone and surrounding soft tissues) in lateral X-rays. Normal finding:…
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