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Hypertrichosis brachydactyly obesity and mental retardation

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Hypertrichosis brachydactyly obesity and mental retardation is a very rare disorder characterized mainly by excessive hair growth, short digits, obesity and mental retardation.[1]

References

References

  1. ↑ Pavone L, Rizzo R, Ruggieri M, Sorge G (1996). “Hypertrichosis, coarse face, brachydactyly, obesity and mental retardation”. Clinical Dysmorphology. 5 (3): 223–9. PMID 8818451. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help); |access-date= requires |url= (help)

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