Identification of a rare de novo three-way complex t(5;20;8)(q31;p11.2;p21) with microdeletions on 5q31.2, 5q31.3, and 8p23.2 in a patient with hearing loss and global developmental delay: case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Complex chromosome rearrangements (CCRs), which involve more than two breakpoints on two or more chromosomes, are uncommon occurrences. Although most CCRs appear balanced at the level of the light microscope, many demonstrate cryptic...

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Main Authors: Bejjani Bassem A, Shaffer Lisa G, Torchia Beth A, Jackson Kelly, Haj Roland, Gowans Gordon C, Ruff Michael W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-01-01
Series:Molecular Cytogenetics
Online Access:http://www.molecularcytogenetics.org/content/2/1/2