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Recessive (true) microcephaly: a case report with neuropathological observations

B D McCreary1, J P Rossiter, D M Robertson

  • 1Departments of Psychiatry and Pathology (Neuropathology), Queen's University and Kingston General Hospital, Ontario, Canada.

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research : JIDR
|February 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

This case study reports on a 77-year-old man with true microcephaly, a severe developmental disorder. The findings indicate that this condition does not preclude a normal lifespan.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Genetics
  • Developmental Biology

Background:

  • Microcephaly is a congenital condition characterized by a smaller head circumference than normal.
  • Recessive (true) microcephaly is a rare genetic form with significant developmental implications.