Xq21 microdeletion syndrome
Synonyms: Ayazi syndrome | Del(X)(q21) | Monosomy Xq21
An X-linked retinal dystrophy characterized by choroideremia causing in affected males progressive nyctalopia and eventual central blindness. Obesity moderate intellectual disability and congenital mixed (sensorineural and conductive) deafness are also observed. Female carriers show typical retinal changes indicative of the choroideremia carrier state.
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Xq21 microdeletion syndrome?
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