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The Schinzel-Giedion syndrome is characterized by severe midface retraction, multiple skull anomalies, clubfeet, and cardian and renal malformations. So far, 20 patients have been reported. This is the first report of the syndrome demonstrated in Oriental patients. In surviving patients, severe growth and developmental deficiency is a common finding.
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Okamoto, N., Takeuchi, M., Kitajima, H. et al. A patient with Schinzel-Giedion syndrome and a review of 20 patients. Jap J Human Genet 40, 189–193 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01883576
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