| Fragile-X syndrome ascertained by the presence of macro-orchidism in a 5-month-old infant. | |
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PMID: 6493884 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The fragile-X syndrome, an X-linked form of mental retardation, is estimated to affect one in every 1,000 to 2,000 live-born male infants. Most commonly, fragile-X syndrome has been detected only after patients clearly demonstrate developmental delay, and frequently detection occurs only if the family history is consistent with X-linked mental retardation. Macro-orchidism is a finding commonly associated with the fragile-X syndrome. It has been suggested that the sparsity of reports of macro-orchidism among prepubertal boys with the fragile-X syndrome might be due to lack of careful measurement of the tests rather than to initiation of the enlargement at puberty. A 5-month-old infant with fragile-X syndrome, ascertained through testicular enlargement noted by actual measurement of testicular size as part of his physical examination, is reported. |
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Authors:
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R Carmi; D L Meryash; J Wood; P S Gerald |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatrics Volume: 74 ISSN: 0031-4005 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatrics Publication Date: 1984 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1984-12-05 Completed Date: 1984-12-05 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376422 Medline TA: Pediatrics Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 883-6 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Adult Child Development Cytodiagnosis Female Fragile X Syndrome / diagnosis* Humans Infant Male Mental Retardation / genetics Sex Chromosome Aberrations / diagnosis* Testis / pathology* |
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