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Terminal deletion 4q in a severely retarded boy
1Department of Morphologic Sciences, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru.
American Journal of Medical Genetics
|June 1, 1989
Summary
A new case of chromosome 4q deletion syndrome was identified in a boy. This genetic anomaly, specifically del(4)(q31), appears to have a recognizable set of clinical features.
Area of Science:
- Genetics
- Clinical Genetics
- Human Genetics
Background:
- Chromosome 4q deletion syndrome is a rare chromosomal abnormality.
- Terminal deletions of chromosome 4q, specifically del(4)(q31), have been reported but require further characterization.
- Understanding the phenotype associated with specific deletions is crucial for diagnosis and management.