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Phenotypic checklist to screen for fragile X syndrome in people with mental retardation.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10900928     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The development of a phenotypic checklist for identifying people with fragile X syndrome is described. The checklist was designed to identify people with developmental disabilities of unknown causes for molecular genetic testing for fragile X syndrome. The list consists of 28 items (7 on physical characteristics and 21 on behavioral features). Validation data were collected for 110 boys and men with fragile X syndrome and for 79 members of a control group, matched for CA, level of cognitive development, and social (mal)adaptation. On the basis of checklist results, those boys who are likely to be diagnosed as having fragile X syndrome can be identified. The screening list can be considered to be a consistent, reliable, and valid instrument.
Authors:
B Maes; J P Fryns; P Ghesquière; M Borghgraef
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Mental retardation     Volume:  38     ISSN:  0047-6765     ISO Abbreviation:  Ment Retard     Publication Date:  2000 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2000-08-02     Completed Date:  2000-08-02     Revised Date:  2009-11-19    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  18640670R     Medline TA:  Ment Retard     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  207-15     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Centre of Human Genetics, Leuven, Belgium.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Child
Child, Preschool
Cognition Disorders / classification,  etiology
Developmental Disabilities / classification*,  etiology
Fragile X Syndrome / diagnosis*,  genetics,  pathology
Genetic Testing
Humans
Male
Mass Screening*
Middle Aged
Phenotype
Questionnaires
Sensitivity and Specificity

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