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Autism and Rett syndrome: some notes on differential diagnosis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3087173     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Rett syndrome and infantile autism share the common symptom of autism, especially in the early stages of the disorders. In the later development of Rett syndrome autism sometimes becomes less prominent and there may also be clear differences as regards the quality of autistic behaviour in Rett syndrome and infantile autism. However, in infancy, the syndromes may be indistinguishable. The present paper deals briefly with this issue and suggests that in many girls referred in infancy for autistic symptoms Rett syndrome should be considered seriously as a primary diagnostic alternative.
Authors:
C Gillberg
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  American journal of medical genetics. Supplement     Volume:  1     ISSN:  1040-3787     ISO Abbreviation:  Am J Med Genet Suppl     Publication Date:  1986  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1986-06-27     Completed Date:  1986-06-27     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8706133     Medline TA:  Am J Med Genet Suppl     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  127-31     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Autistic Disorder / diagnosis*
Child
Child, Preschool
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Mental Retardation / diagnosis*,  psychology
Movement Disorders / diagnosis*,  psychology
Stereotyped Behavior
Syndrome

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