Albright hereditary osteodystrophy

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A rare, autosomal dominant syndrome caused by mutations in the gnas gene. It is characterized by the presence of short stature, obesity, round face, brachydactyly, subcutaneous ossifications, and pseudohypoparathtyroidism.

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