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Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Phenotypes in 14q11.2 Microduplication Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature
Joshua M Williams1, Simon L Esbit1, Mai-Lan Ho2
1Medical School for International Health, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Be'er Sheva, ISR.
Abstract:
An ultrarare neurodevelopmental disorder, 14q11.2 microduplication syndrome involves the SUPT16H and CHD8 genes. We describe a 12-year-old male patient with a de novo 743 kb interstitial duplication detected using chromosomal microarray. He presented with a complex neurodevelopmental disorder incorporating developmental delay, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, epilepsy, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, obesity, aggressive behaviors, dysmorphic features, and cerebral palsy. This report adds to the limited literature on this ultrarare condition and underscores the importance of comprehensive genetic evaluation in patients with complex neurodevelopmental presentations, even in the presence of known perinatal complications.
Insights
14q11.2 microduplication syndrome is an ultrarare neurodevelopmental disorder involving the SUPT16H and CHD8 genes. This case highlights a complex presentation in a young male, emphasizing the need for genetic testing in such conditions.
Area of Science:
- Genetics
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Genomic Medicine
Background:
- 14q11.2 microduplication syndrome is an ultrarare genetic disorder.
- It is characterized by duplications in the 14q11.2 chromosomal region, affecting genes such as SUPT16H and CHD8.
- This condition leads to complex neurodevelopmental challenges.
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