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. 1991 Aug;28(8):544–546. doi: 10.1136/jmg.28.8.544

Facial dysmorphism: a marker of autosomal dominant cranial diabetes insipidus.

R B Laing 1, J C Dean 1, D W Pearson 1, A W Johnston 1
PMCID: PMC1016986  PMID: 1920373

Abstract

We report a family with autosomal dominant cranial diabetes insipidus in which a characteristic facial appearance of hypertelorism, broad and prominent nasal bridge, short nose, and long philtrum is seen in affected members.

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