Fragility and spiralization anomalies of the chromosomes in three cases, including fraternal twins, with Fanconi's anemia, type Estren-Dameshek.

Fraternal twins, offspring of consanguineous parents, developed pancytopenia, the boy at 7, the girl at 12 years of age. A third patient became anemic at 3 years. All three are free of associated malformations.

The radiological diagnosis of the fetal-face (= Robinow) syndrome (mesomelic dwarfism and small genitalia). Report of 3 cases.

Report of 3 cases with Robinow syndrome. Analysis of the X-ray findings, including the formerly reported cases. On radiological grounds, the diagnosis of the Robinow syndrome is possible by the combined observation of mesomelic shortening of the extremities, hemivertebra formation and fusion anomalies of spine and of the ribs.

[Uncommon form of idiopathic osteoporosis with hypercalciuria, growth retardation and mental retardation].

Case report of a 18 year old boy with short stature, microceophaly, mental retardation and multiple dysmorphic signs. At the age of 9 years a severe generalised osteoporosis was discovered. A pathological fracture of the greenwoor type healed without proper callus formation.