| Clinical consult: developmental delay/fragile X syndrome. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15331251 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Fragile X syndrome is an X-linked disorder characterized primarily by speech delay and moderate mental retardation. The incidence of fragile X syndrome is estimated at 1/4000-1/6000 males and half that for females. This article presents a case study of fragile X syndrome, describing the genetics and inheritance, disease characteristics,natural history, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and management. |
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Authors:
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Georgia L Wiesner; Suzanne B Cassidy; Sarah J Grimes; Anne L Matthews; Louise S Acheson |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Primary care Volume: 31 ISSN: 0095-4543 ISO Abbreviation: Prim. Care Publication Date: 2004 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-08-27 Completed Date: 2004-11-16 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0430463 Medline TA: Prim Care Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 621-5, x Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Center for Human Genetics, Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals of Cleveland, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Lakeside 1500, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA. Georgia.Wiesner@uhhs.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Child, Preschool Developmental Disabilities / diagnosis, genetics* Female Fragile X Syndrome* / diagnosis, genetics, therapy Humans Male Mental Retardation / diagnosis, genetics* Primary Health Care |
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