Physical examination of a newborn who dies shortly after birth reveals wide-set eyes, parrot-beak nose, low-set ears, and receding chin. These abnormalities support which diagnosis?

a. Unilateral renal agenesis
b. Potter syndrome
c. Renal aplasia
d. Renal dysplasia


ANS: B
Potter syndrome is manifested by wide-set eyes, parrot-beak nose, low-set ears, and receding chin. Neither unilateral renal agenesis, renal aplasia, nor renal dysplasia is associated with other congenital anomalies.

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