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Concurrence of fragile X syndrome and 47, XYY in an individual with a Prader-Willi-like phenotype.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 15 Jan 2003
Stalker Heather J, Keller Kory L, Gray Brian A, Zori Roberto T
Abstract excerpt
We report on a 34-year-old developmentally disabled man referred to our clinic for evaluation of possible Prader-Willi syndrome on the basis of obesity and voracious appetite. Cytogenetic and molecular analysis revealed a 47, XYY karyotype and the presence of a trinucleotide repeat expansion resulting in fragile X syndrome. To our knowledge, this is the first report of concurrence of XYY and fragile X syndrome in...
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