23
Dec
GBC3 deletion mutation and Precocious puberty in a case of Simpson–Golabi–Behmel syndrome
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GPC3 mutation/deletion and Simpson-Golbai-Behmel syndrome (SGBS). This syndrome is characterized by pre- and post- macrosomia and distinctive craniofacial features such as macrocephaly, coarse facial features, and palatal abnormalities. Mild-to-severe intellectual disability with or without structural brain anomalies are also commonly noted. Other variable findings include supernumerary nipples, diastasis recti,... Read More
22
Dec
CDO Winter 2022 Newsletter
Chromosome Disorder Outreach’s Winter 2022 Newsletter now available! The CDO newsletter includes a family spotlight, additional resources, media corner, Ask the Doctor and new research updates. Download a copy of the Winter issue here. Questions, comments or to submit an article for an upcoming issue contact info@chromodisorder.org
14
Sep
12q21 Interstitial Deletions Review of the Literature
The segment 12q21 is relatively large (21.2 Mb) but contains only 60 genes. Such low gene density allows the evaluation of the potential role of each gene. Recently a 1.6 Mb critical region (CR) has been determined for rare 12q21 deletions’ most commonly described clinical features. Recalcati et al. reported... Read More
15
Aug
Phenotypic Variability in Phelan–McDermid Syndrome and Its Putative Link to Environmental Factors
Phelan-McDermid Syndrome phenotypic variability and its link to environmental factors. Phelan-McDermid Syndrome (PMS) is categorized by different genetic abnormalities in the SHANK3 gene, chromosomal rearrangements and/or deletion at 22q13. The size of deletion may vary from 100 Kb to over 9 Mb and large deletions may involve many additional genes.... Read More
15
Aug
CDO Summer 2022 Newsletter now available!
Chromosome Disorder Outreach’s Summer 2022 Newsletter now available! The CDO newsletter includes a family spotlight, additional resources, media corner, Ask the Doctor and new research updates. Download a copy of the Summer 2022 issue here. Questions, comments or to submit an article for an upcoming issue contact info@chromodisorder.org
