Somatic mosaicism for Y120X mutation in the MECP2 gene causes atypical Rett syndrome in a male.

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Rett Syndrome (RS; MIM_312750) is a severe and progressive neurodevelopmental disorder affecting principally females. Mutations in X-Linked MECP2 gene (methyl CpG-binding protein 2; MIM_300005) have been reported as being the major cause of RS. Mutations in this gene have been described as cause of wide spectrum of neurological disorders and mental retardation in males. In some cases, mutations in MECP2 in males...

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