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[Chromosome microdeletions detected in mental retardation].
Zhonghua yi xue yi chuan xue za zhi = Zhonghua yixue yichuanxue zazhi = Chinese journal of medical genetics - 1 Aug 2004
Li Rong, Zhao Zheng-yan, Pai Shashidhar
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To explore whether chromosomal microdeletions have a role in the pathogenesis of unexplained mental retardation (MR) and the value of fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) in the detection of microdeletions in MR. METHODS: Selection of patients was based on the following criteria: (1) MR with two or more of the following: dysmorphic features, prenatal growth retardation, postnatal growth...
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