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Congenital hypoparathyroidism, growth retardation and dysmorphism is a rare autosomal recessive syndrome among Arab population commonly known as Sanjad-Sakati syndrome(SSS). Several metabolic and septic complications are known to manifest in the neonatal age. We describe the first report of morbid pathological fractures affecting a neonate with SSS.
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Pal, K. Sanjad — Sakati syndrome in a neonate. Indian Pediatr 47, 443–444 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-010-0066-6
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