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Johanson-Blizzard syndrome with mild phenotypic features confirmed by UBR1 gene testing.
World journal of gastroenterology - 28 Nov 2008
Alkhouri Naim, Kaplan Barbara, Kay Marsha, Shealy Amy, Crowe Carol, Bauhuber Susanne, Zenker Martin
Abstract excerpt
Johanson-Blizzard syndrome (JBS) is a rare autosomal recessive condition associated with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, and is characterized by hypoplastic nasal alae, mental retardation, sensorineural hearing loss, short stature, scalp defects, dental abnormalities and abnormal hair patterns. Growth hormone deficiency, hypopituitarism, and impaired glucagon secretion response to insulin-induced hypoglycemia...
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