Ring chromosome 7 in an Indian woman
Background Ring chromosome 7 [r(7)] is a rare cytogenetic aberration, with only 16 cases (including 3 females) reported in the literature to date. This is the first reported case of r(7) from India. Method Clinical and cytogenetic investigations were carried out in an adult female with microcephaly...
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Published in | Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability Vol. 33; no. 1; pp. 87 - 94 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Report |
Language | English |
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01.03.2008
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Summary: | Background Ring chromosome 7 [r(7)] is a rare cytogenetic aberration, with only 16 cases (including 3 females) reported in the literature to date. This is the first reported case of r(7) from India.
Method Clinical and cytogenetic investigations were carried out in an adult female with microcephaly and intellectual disability.
Results Ring chromosome 7 was observed in 10% of the metaphases (46,XX,r(7)/46,XX). The clinical findings revealed microcephaly, growth delay, and dark pigmented naevi.
Conclusion The mosaicism for a chromosomal anomaly is an under-recognised cause of intellectual disability. |
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ISSN: | 1366-8250 1469-9532 |
DOI: | 10.1080/13668250701829829 |