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First evidence of Smith-Magenis syndrome in mother and daughter due to a novel RAI mutation.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Jan 2017
Acquaviva Fabio, Sana Maria Elena, Della Monica Matteo, Pinelli Michele, Postorivo Diana, Fontana Paolo, Falco Maria Teresa, Nardone Anna Maria, Lonardo Fortunato, Iascone Maria, Scarano Gioacchino
Abstract excerpt
Smith-Magenis syndrome (SMS) is a complex genetic disorder caused by interstitial 17p11.2 deletions encompassing multiple genes, including the retinoic acid induced 1 gene-RAI1-or mutations in RAI1 itself. The clinical spectrum includes developmental delay, cognitive impairment, and behavioral abnormalities, with distinctive physical features that become more evident with age. No patients have been reported to...
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