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A cryptic duplication 22q13.31 to qter leads to a distinct phenotype with mental retardation, microcephaly and mild facial dysmorphism.
Genetic counseling (Geneva, Switzerland) - 1 Jan 2008
Peeters H, Vermeesch J, Fryns J P
Abstract excerpt
We present a girl with a terminal 22q duplication due to an unbalanced chromosomal translocation: 46, XX, der(22)(qter --> q13.31::p11 --> qter). She presented with mild to moderate mental retardation, autism spectrum disorder, microcephaly and mild dysmorphic facial features. Because of nasal speech and mental retardation, FISH analysis for the DiGeorge/VCFS region was performed. In this analysis, an extra...
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