A de novo interstitial 6q deletion in a boy with a split hand malformation

J Appl Genet. 2007;48(4):405-7. doi: 10.1007/BF03195240.

Abstract

We report on a de novo interstitial deletion of (6)(q15q22.2) in a 5-year-old boy with developmental delay, microcephaly, facial dysmorphism, cryptorchidism, congenital heart defect, and split-hand malformation. Previous reports and this patient suggest that 6q21 may contain a gene or genes related either directly or indirectly to limb development.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Chromosome Deletion*
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 6 / genetics*
  • Hand Deformities, Congenital / genetics*
  • Hand Deformities, Congenital / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male