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Cortes Lacassie syndrome

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Cortes Lacassie syndrome is a rare disease that is characterized by seizures, abnormalities in nails, hair and teeth, and malformed hands and feet. It is named after Fanny Cortes and Yves Lacassie, two researchers from the University of Chile who discovered the disease in 1986.[1] Cortes Lacassie syndrome is considered a rare disease and has only been recorded in one case, leading to death at 31 months.[2]

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