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A rare subtelomeric deletion syndrome: Wolf...
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A rare subtelomeric deletion syndrome: Wolf Hirschhorn syndrome.

Abstract

Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome is caused by a deletion of the distal portion of the short arm of chromosome 4, and is characterized by psychomotor retardation, seizures, congenital malformations, and typical facial appearance including 'Greek warrior helmet' appearance of the nose. The form and the severity of clinical manifestations vary according to the size and location of the deletion. Major complications are severe growth retardation, …

Authors

Zorlu P; Eksioglu AS; Ozkan M; Tos T; Senel S

Journal

Genetic Counseling, Vol. 25, No. 3, pp. 299–303

Publication Date

2014

ISSN

1015-8146