A 7q11.23 microduplication patient with cerebral palsy and facial dysmorphism
A Değerliyurt1, S Ceylaner, H Ozdağ
1Department of Pediatric Neurology, Ankara Children's Health and Diseases, Hematology-Oncology Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Insights
A rare 7q11.23 microduplication was identified in a child with epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Atypical facial features can be an early indicator for this genetic condition.
Area of Science:
- Genetics
- Pediatric Neurology
- Clinical Dysmorphology
Background:
- 7q11.23 microduplication syndrome is a rare genetic disorder.
- Individuals often present with developmental delays, intellectual disability, and characteristic facial features.
- Associated conditions can include epilepsy and cerebral palsy.
Abstract:
We report an 11year-old female with 7q11.23 microduplication detected by an array-CGH test performed because of her atypical facial appearance while being followed-up with diagnoses of epilepsy and cerebral palsy at the pediatric neurology department since she was 3 months old. We emphasize that the facial phenotype by itself should arise suspicion of the 7q11.23 duplication.
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