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A chromosomal microdeletion of 15q in a female patient with epilepsy, ID, and autism spectrum disorder: a case report
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A chromosomal microdeletion of 15q in a female patient with epilepsy, ID, and autism spectrum disorder: a case report

Dina F. Ahram, Yasser Al‐Sarraj, Rowaida Z. Taha, Saba F. Elhag, Fouad A. Al‐Shaban, Hatem El‐Shanti and Marios Kambouris
Clinical case reports, Vol.5(6), pp.1013-1017
05/12/2017
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.945
PMCID: PMC5457985
PMID: 28588858
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https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.945View
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Abstract

15q deletions have been described in association with intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder ( ASD ). Previous reports have supported the role of 15q24 low copy repeats ( LCR s) in mediating alternatively sized genomic rearrangements. Based on our reported finding of a 15q24 deletion coinciding with two LCR regions in a patient with epilepsy and ASD , we recommend that patients with 15q24 deletions be evaluated for ASD for early institution of therapy.
Autism Case Report Case Reports clinical genetics copy number variation epilepsy intellectual disability

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