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"Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome is a rare X-linked recessive disorder of pre- and postnatal overgrowth syndrome represented by mild to severe intellectual disability 3,7, anomalies of the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system, central nervous system, renal and gastrointestinal tract were observed 11."

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"umbilical and diaphragmatic hernias 1,3,5."

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"skeletal manifestations, such as congenital C2–C3 vertebral fusion and cervical ribs 4."

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En Dash
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"skeletal manifestations, such as congenital C2C3 vertebral fusion and cervical ribs 4."

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"Meckel diverticulum"

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Emphasis
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"Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome is caused by loss of function mutation in the (glypican-3) CPC3 gene 8, and in some cases CPC4, that eventually leads to overgrowth disorder and multiple malignancies 2,5,7."

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"Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome is a rare X-linked recessive disorder of pre- and postnatal overgrowth syndrome represented by mild to severe intellectual disability 3,7, anomalies of the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system, central nervous system, renal and gastrointestinal tract were observed 11."

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"facial deformities, including cleft lip and palate 9, macrostomia, macroglossia and dental malocclusion 12"

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Commas
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"Like other overgrowth disorders, there is an increased risk of Wilms tumour 18, adrenal neuroblastoma 17, gonadoblastomas, hepatoblastomas 19 and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia 2,3,8."

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