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Scope for more genetic testing in learning disability. Case report of an inherited duplication on the X-chromosome.
The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science - 1 Aug 2006
Robertshaw B A, MacPherson J
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There have been major advances in the past few years in our understanding of the X-linked learning disabilities. The most common of these is the fragile-X syndrome, but the number of other gene defects that are now recognised to be linked with learning disability is increasing year on year. We describe one family displaying a family displaying a rare X-linked abnormality. Repeat genetic testing was requested for...
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