Characterisation of an inverted X chromosome (p11.2q21.3) associated with mental retardation using FISH.

We report on a patient with a pericentric inversion of the X chromosome, 46,Y,inv(X) (p11.2q21.3), who was referred for cytogenetic analysis because of mild mental retardation, short stature, prepubescent macro-orchidism, and submucous cleft palate. The same chromosomal abnormality was found in the...

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Main Authors: Sloan-Béna, F, Philippe, C, LeHeup, B, Wuilque, F, Levy, E, Chéry, M, Jonveaux, P, Monaco, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1998