Distal Xq28 microduplication syndrome
Synonyms: Distal dup(X)q(28) | Distal trisomy Xq28 | Int22h1/Int22h2 mediated-Xq28 microduplication syndrome
A rare syndromic X-linked intellectual disability characterized by cognitive impairment behavioral and psychiatric problems obesity recurrent infections atopic diseases and distinctive facial features in males. Females are clinically asymptomatic or mildly affected presenting mild learning difficulties and facial dysmorphism.
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DDX3X Foundation
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