A de novo interstitial deletion of 15(q21.2q22.1) in a moderately retarded adult male.

doi:10.1136/jmg.27.10.637

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A de novo interstitial deletion of 15(q21.2q22.1) in a moderately retarded adult male.

Journal of medical genetics - 1 Oct 1990

Martin F, Platt J, Tawn E J, Burn J

Abstract excerpt

An adult male is described with a de novo deletion 15q21.2-q22.1. He shares some minor dysmorphic features with similar cases but the degree of mental retardation is markedly less severe.

Topics

Abnormalities, Multiple
Adult
Chromosome Aberrations
Chromosome Deletion
Chromosome Disorders
Chromosomes, Human, Pair 15
Growth Disorders
Humans
Intellectual Disability
Male
Mutation

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