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Duplication of the Down syndrome critical region does not predict facial phenotype in a baby with a ring chromosome 21.
Clinical dysmorphology - 1 Oct 2005
Crombez Eric A, Dipple Katrina M, Schimmenti Lisa A, Rao Nagesh
Abstract excerpt
Ring chromosomes represent a rare type of chromosomal anomaly that can lead to multiple malformations. Although rings may occur with any chromosome, ring chromosome 21 is of particular interest due to the association of this chromosome with Down syndrome. Individuals with a ring chromosome 21, containing duplicated material, typically have a phenotype consistent with Down syndrome. We report an infant with a ring...
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