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Hallermann-Streiff syndrome was independently described by Hallermann in 1948 and Streiff in 1950. The syndrome is characterized by proportionate short stature, craniofacial dysostoses consisting of skeletal, ophthalmologic, and cutaneous defects.

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(2006). Hallermann-Streiff Syndrome. In: Atlas of Genetic Diagnosis and Counseling. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60327-161-5_89

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