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Berdon syndrome, also called Megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome (MMIH syndrome), is an autosomal recessive fatal genetic disorder affecting newborns.
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Al-Salem, A.H. (2017). Megacystis Microcolon Intestinal Hypoperistalsis Syndrome (Berdon Syndrome). In: An Illustrated Guide to Pediatric Urology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-44182-5_14
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