Ring chromosome 20 syndrome

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Ring chromosome 20 syndrome

Synonyms: Ring 20 | Ring chromosome 20

A rare chromosomal disorder characterized by childhood onset drug resistant epilepsy with typical electroencephalographic findings (EEG) mild to severe intellectual disability and behavioral problems.

Data from Orphanet are used to provide information on a disease's name, synonym(s), and overview.

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Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http://www.orphadata.org. Data version March 2024

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Advocacy Organizations

Ring20 Research and Support UK CIO

Our mission is to provide support for individuals, families and healthcare professionals who are affected by, or who come into contact with Ring Chromosome 20 Syndrome or r(20) – a rare epilepsy syndrome. Our vision is promoting research, education and continuous support to end undiagnosed and misdiagnosed Ring20 epilepsy.

Clinical Trials

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