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Neurogenetic analysis of childhood disintegrative disorder.
Molecular autism - 1 Jan 2017
Gupta Abha R, Westphal Alexander, Yang Daniel Y J, Sullivan Catherine A W, Eilbott Jeffrey, Zaidi Samir, Voos Avery, Vander Wyk Brent C, Ventola Pam, Waqar Zainulabedin, Fernandez Thomas V, Ercan-Sencicek A Gulhan, Walker Michael F, Choi Murim, Schneider Allison, Hedderly Tammy, Baird Gillian, Friedman Hannah, Cordeaux Cara, Ristow Alexandra, Shic Frederick, Volkmar Fred R, Pelphrey Kevin A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD) is a rare form of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) of unknown etiology. It is characterized by late-onset regression leading to significant intellectual disability (ID) and severe autism. Although there are phenotypic differences between CDD and other forms of ASD, it is unclear if there are neurobiological differences. METHODS: We pursued a multidisciplinary...
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