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Dyggve-Melchior-Clausen syndrome in three siblings: a unique case series with dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and Hirschsprung disease.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 26 May 2026
Halis Meryem, Kocabey Mehmet, Sarıoğlu Fatma Ceren, Süncak Suzan, Bilen Merve, Arslan Nur, Gürsoy Semra, Uçar Handan Güleryüz, Ülgenalp Ayfer, Bozkaya Özlem Giray
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OBJECTIVES: Dyggve-Melchior-Clausen (DMC) syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive skeletal dysplasia caused by mutations in the DYM gene. It is characterized by progressive spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia, short stature, coarse facial features, microcephaly and intellectual disability. While it clinically resembles Morquio syndrome (mucopolysaccharidosis type IV, MPS IV), DMC is distinguished by cognitive...
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