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Hand-Schuller-Christian syndrome

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A case of Hand-Schuller-Christian syndrome seen in the pediatric wards of the Medical College Hospital, Calicut, is reported. In view of the extreme rarity of the condition, reference is made to the relevant literature on the subject.

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    N. M. Mathai & N. S. Nair

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From the Department of Pediatrics, Medical College Hospital, Calicut.

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Mathai, N.M., Nair, N.S. Hand-Schuller-Christian syndrome. Indian J Pediatr 31, 246–248 (1964). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02821644

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