The Presence of Translocation [t(16;19)(q24;q12)x2] between Two Copy of Non-homologous Chromosomes at a Case with Atypical Facial Appearance and Mental Retardation

The Presence of Translocation [t(16;19)(q24;q12)x2] between Two Copy of Non-homologous Chromosomes at a Case with Atypical Facial Appearance and Mental Retardation

Purpose: Mental retardation is a common handicap (2-3% of the general population) with an unknown cause in more than 50% of mentally retarded patients. Important causes are chromosome abnormalities which are detectable in 4-28% of cases, depending on the patient selection and techniques used. Aim of...

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Main Authors: Nilgun Tanriverdi, Ayfer Pazarbasi, Dilara Suleymanova Karahan, Ilker Guney, Deniz Tastemir, Erdal Tunc, Osman Demirhan, Ozlem Herguner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cukurova University 2013-06-01
Series:Çukurova Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi
Subjects:
Atypical facial appearance
Chromosomes 16 and 19
Translocation
Mental retardation
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