Article
Unique phenotype associated with a pericentric inversion of chromosome 6 in three generations.
American journal of medical genetics - 1 Apr 1991
Wenstrom K D, Muilenburg A C, Patil S R, Hanson J W
Abstract excerpt
We observed a pericentric inversion of chromosome 6 in three generations of one family. Carriers had several phenotypic alterations including congenital cataracts, hearing loss, dental anomalies, ear anomalies, premature graying, unilateral strabismus, coloboma, and mild mental retardation. These manifestations may all be explained by a failure or delay in development of tissues derived from neural crest cells...
Topics
- Abnormalities, Multiple
- Chromosome Inversion
- Chromosomes, Human, Pair 6
- Female
- Genetic Counseling
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Pedigree
- Phenotype
