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Deletion 2q37.3 and autism: molecular cytogenetic mapping of the candidate region for autistic disorder.
Genetic counseling (Geneva, Switzerland) - 1 Jan 2004
Lukusa T, Vermeesch J R, Holvoet M, Fryns J P, Devriendt K
Abstract excerpt
Fine mapping of deletion regions in autistic patients represents a valuable screening tool for identifying candidate genes for autism. A number of studies have ascertained associations between autism and terminal 2q deletion with the breakpoint within 2q37. Here we describe a 12-year-old female patient with terminal 2q37.3 cryptic deletion and autistic behaviour. Her clinical features included hypotonia and...
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