15q11.2 microdeletion syndrome
Synonyms: 15q11.2 BP1-BP2 microdeletion syndrome | Del(15)(q11.2) | Monosomy 15q11.2
15q11.2 microdeletion syndrome is a rare partial autosomal monosomy with a variable phenotypic expression and reduced penetrance associated with an increased susceptibility to neuropsychiatric or neurodevelopmental disorders including delayed psychomotor development speech delay autism spectrum disorder attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder obsessive-compulsive disorder epilepsy or seizures. It may also include mild non-specific dysmorphic features (such as dysplastic ears broad forehead hypertelorism) cleft palate neurological and neuroimaging abnormalities (such as ataxia and muscular hypotonia).
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