Coexistence of 9p Deletion Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder

J Autism Dev Disord. 2017 Feb;47(2):520-521. doi: 10.1007/s10803-016-2943-x.

Abstract

Deletion or duplication of the short arm of chromosome 9 may lead to a variety of clinical conditions including craniofacial and limb abnormalities, skeletal malformations, mental retardation, and autism spectrum disorder. Here, we present a case report of 5-year-old boy with 9p deletion syndrome and autism spectrum disorder.

Keywords: 9p; Autism; Deletion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder / complications
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder / diagnosis*
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder / genetics*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Chromosome Deletion
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 9 / genetics
  • Humans
  • Male

Supplementary concepts

  • Chromosome 9p Deletion Syndrome