18q-mosaicism associated with Rett syndrome phenotype.

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Rett syndrome consists of a characteristic progressive encephalopathy in females. The cause of this syndrome is unknown. We present a patient with 18q-mosaicism who, along with the characteristics of this autosomal deletion, also fulfills the clinical criteria for Rett syndrome. This may demonstrate heterogeneity within this as yet clinically defined syndrome. A thorough chromosomal analysis should be performed...

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