Chromosome 6pter-p24 deletion syndrome

Chromosome 6pter-p24 deletion syndrome

Definition

Distal monosomy 6p is responsible for a distinct chromosome deletion syndrome with a recognizable clinical picture including intellectual deficit, ocular abnormalities, hearing loss, and facial dysmorphism.

Also known as 6p subtelomeric deletion syndrome, 6p25 microdeletion syndrome, chromosome 6pter-p24 deletion syndrome, chromosome 6pter-p24 deletion syndrome, isolated cases, distal deletion 6p, distal monosomy type 6p, monosomy 6p25 — per MONDO

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