Abstract

Johanson Blizzard syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder which results from loss-of-function mutations in the UBR1 gene. The condition can be easily diagnosed by its unique facial dysmorphism along with features such as malabsorption due to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency hypothyroidism sensorineural hearing loss psychomotor and growth retardation and multiple congenital anomalies. We report a case of a male infant with two novel mutations of UBR1 gene. Early diagnosis and treatment resulted in a favourable outcome.

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