Cytogenetic and fragile X molecular testing of individuals with mental retardation of unknown etiology. 1997

P C Patsalis, and C Sismani, and M I Hadjimarcou, and N Rose, and G Stylianidou, and R Koukoulli, and V Anastasiadou, and C C Deltas, and L Middleton
Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics, Nicosia, Cyprus.

The aim of this program was to investigate the patients with Mental Retardation Of Unknown Etiology (MROUE), on the island of Cyprus. The MROUE patients were examined cytogenetically for gross chromosomal abnormalities, and by molecular methods for the Fragile X syndrome pathology. Specialized physicians examined all institutionalized or non institutionalized patients throughout Cyprus. Cytogenetic analysis was carried out on 105 individuals, six of which showed various chromosomal aberrations. PCR and Southern blot analysis were carried out on 170 patients referred for exclusion of the Fragile X syndrome. Three patients had positive findings. Although the number of cases elucidated with this general approach was not spectacular, it allowed the resolution of a few clinically equivocal cases, to the satisfaction of the clinicians and, most importantly, the relatives involved. We believe that such screening programs should continue until all cases are thoroughly examined, thus providing definite genetic counseling and psychological support, at least in those cases that are clearly resolved. Equally important is the prospect for prevention through prenatal diagnostic programs, that are already available for such conditions.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007223 Infant A child between 1 and 23 months of age. Infants
D007621 Karyotyping Mapping of the KARYOTYPE of a cell. Karyotype Analysis Methods,Analysis Method, Karyotype,Analysis Methods, Karyotype,Karyotype Analysis Method,Karyotypings,Method, Karyotype Analysis,Methods, Karyotype Analysis
D008607 Intellectual Disability Subnormal intellectual functioning which originates during the developmental period. This has multiple potential etiologies, including genetic defects and perinatal insults. Intelligence quotient (IQ) scores are commonly used to determine whether an individual has an intellectual disability. IQ scores between 70 and 79 are in the borderline range. Scores below 67 are in the disabled range. (from Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1992, Ch55, p28) Disability, Intellectual,Idiocy,Mental Retardation,Retardation, Mental,Deficiency, Mental,Intellectual Development Disorder,Mental Deficiency,Mental Retardation, Psychosocial,Deficiencies, Mental,Development Disorder, Intellectual,Development Disorders, Intellectual,Disabilities, Intellectual,Disorder, Intellectual Development,Disorders, Intellectual Development,Intellectual Development Disorders,Intellectual Disabilities,Mental Deficiencies,Mental Retardations, Psychosocial,Psychosocial Mental Retardation,Psychosocial Mental Retardations,Retardation, Psychosocial Mental,Retardations, Psychosocial Mental
D002675 Child, Preschool A child between the ages of 2 and 5. Children, Preschool,Preschool Child,Preschool Children
D002869 Chromosome Aberrations Abnormal number or structure of chromosomes. Chromosome aberrations may result in CHROMOSOME DISORDERS. Autosome Abnormalities,Cytogenetic Aberrations,Abnormalities, Autosome,Abnormalities, Chromosomal,Abnormalities, Chromosome,Chromosomal Aberrations,Chromosome Abnormalities,Cytogenetic Abnormalities,Aberration, Chromosomal,Aberration, Chromosome,Aberration, Cytogenetic,Aberrations, Chromosomal,Aberrations, Chromosome,Aberrations, Cytogenetic,Abnormalities, Cytogenetic,Abnormality, Autosome,Abnormality, Chromosomal,Abnormality, Chromosome,Abnormality, Cytogenetic,Autosome Abnormality,Chromosomal Aberration,Chromosomal Abnormalities,Chromosomal Abnormality,Chromosome Aberration,Chromosome Abnormality,Cytogenetic Aberration,Cytogenetic Abnormality
D002880 Chromosomes, Human, Pair 11 A specific pair of GROUP C CHROMOSOMES of the human chromosome classification. Chromosome 11
D002892 Chromosomes, Human, Pair 22 A specific pair of GROUP G CHROMOSOMES of the human chromosome classification. Chromosome 22
D003582 Cytogenetics A subdiscipline of genetics which deals with the cytological and molecular analysis of the CHROMOSOMES, and location of the GENES on chromosomes, and the movements of chromosomes during the CELL CYCLE. Cytogenetic
D005600 Fragile X Syndrome A condition characterized genotypically by mutation of the distal end of the long arm of the X chromosome (at gene loci FRAXA or FRAXE) and phenotypically by cognitive impairment, hyperactivity, SEIZURES, language delay, and enlargement of the ears, head, and testes. INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY occurs in nearly all males and roughly 50% of females with the full mutation of FRAXA. (From Menkes, Textbook of Child Neurology, 5th ed, p226) FRAXA Syndrome,FRAXE Syndrome,Martin-Bell Syndrome,Fra(X) Syndrome,Fragile X Mental Retardation Syndrome,Fragile X-F Mental Retardation Syndrome,Mar (X) Syndrome,Marker X Syndrome,Mental Retardation, X-Linked, Associated With Fragile Site Fraxe,Mental Retardation, X-Linked, Associated With Marxq28,X-Linked Mental Retardation and Macroorchidism,FRAXA Syndromes,FRAXE Syndromes,Fragile X Syndromes,Marker X Syndromes,Martin Bell Syndrome,Syndrome, FRAXA,Syndrome, FRAXE,Syndrome, Fragile X,Syndrome, Marker X,Syndrome, Martin-Bell,Syndromes, FRAXA,Syndromes, FRAXE,Syndromes, Fragile X,Syndromes, Marker X,X Linked Mental Retardation and Macroorchidism
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man

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