Xq21 microdeletion syndrome

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Name:
Xq21 microdeletion syndrome
Description:
An X-linked retinal dystrophy characterized by choroideremia, causing in affected males progressive nyctalopia and eventual central blindness. Obesity, moderate intellectual disability and congenital mixed (sensorineural and conductive) deafness are also observed. Female carriers show typical retinal changes indicative of the choroideremia carrier state.
ORPHAcode:
1435
Synonyms:
Ayazi syndrome
Del(X)(q21)
Monosomy Xq21
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Created:
13 May 2019 - 01:02
Changed:
22 Jun 2023 - 16:14