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Shwachman-Diamond syndrome overview
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Shwachman-Diamond syndrome (SDS) is a rare congenital disorder characterized by exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, bone marrow dysfunction, skeletal abnormalities, and short stature. After cystic fibrosis (CF), it is the second most common cause of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in children.
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]