A novel deletion in 2q24.1q24.2 in a girl with mental retardation and generalized hypotonia: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chromosomal imbalances, recognized as the major cause of mental retardation, are often due to submicroscopic deletions or duplications not evidenced by conventional cytogenetic methods. To date, interstitial deletion of long arm of c...

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Main Authors: Palumbo Orazio, Palumbo Pietro, Palladino Teresa, Stallone Raffaella, Zelante Leopoldo, Carella Massimo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:Molecular Cytogenetics
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Online Access:http://www.molecularcytogenetics.org/content/5/1/1