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The doctor will perform a physical exam. Signs include:.Small, pointed chin Thin, wide mouth Triangle-shaped face with broad forehead.There are no specific laboratory tests to diagnose Russell-Silver syndrome.
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Diagnosis of RSS is generally accomplished by performing a genetic test on cells grown from a skin sample. This test must be performed prior to the fifth year of life and it is not always accurate.
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Diagnosis of RSS is generally accomplished by performing a genetic test on cells grown from a skin sample. This test must be performed prior to the fifth year of life and it is not always accurate.
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
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A hand x-ray is a medical image of one or both hands.X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation like light, but of higher energy. They can pass through the body to form an image on film.
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