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Sanjad-sakati syndrome and its association with superior mesenteric artery syndrome.


ABSTRACT: Sanjad-Sakati syndrome (SSS) is an autosomal recessive disorder found exclusively in people of Arabian origin. It was first reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1988 and confirmed by a definitive report in 1991. The syndrome comprises of congenital hypoparathyroidism, seizures, severe growth and developmental retardation, low IQ, and atypical facial features. Supportive treatment in the form of vitamin D and growth hormone supplementation is often offered to patients suffering from SSS. This case study focuses on the steps taken to help a patient who was found to have very unusual symptoms and was later found to have superior mesenteric artery syndrome.

SUBMITTER: AlAyed OA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4241564 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Sanjad-sakati syndrome and its association with superior mesenteric artery syndrome.

AlAyed Osamah Abdullah OA  

Case reports in pediatrics 20141109


Sanjad-Sakati syndrome (SSS) is an autosomal recessive disorder found exclusively in people of Arabian origin. It was first reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1988 and confirmed by a definitive report in 1991. The syndrome comprises of congenital hypoparathyroidism, seizures, severe growth and developmental retardation, low IQ, and atypical facial features. Supportive treatment in the form of vitamin D and growth hormone supplementation is often offered to patients suffering from SSS. Th  ...[more]

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