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Supernumerary ring chromosome 20 characterized by fluorescence in situ hybridization.
Clinical genetics - 1 Jan 1996
van Langen I M, Otter M A, Aronson D C, Overweg-Plandsoen W C, Hennekam R C, Leschot N J, Hoovers J M
Abstract excerpt
We report on a boy with mild dysmorphic features and developmental delay, in whom karyotyping showed an additional minute ring chromosome in 60% of metaphases. Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) with a centromere specific probe demonstrated that the ring chromosome contained the centromeric region of chromosome 20. The ring was highlighted completely using a chromosome 20 painting probe. A cosmid probe for...
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