Fan YS, Zhang Y, Speevak M, Farrell S, Jung JH, Siu VM. Detection of submicroscopic aberrations in patients with unexplained mental retardation by fluorescence in situ hybridization using multiple subtelomeric probes.
Genet Med 2001;
3:416-21. [PMID:
11715006 DOI:
10.1097/00125817-200111000-00007]
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Abstract
PURPOSE
To further assess the frequency of subtelomeric aberrations in a selected population and to examine the feasibility of a clinical testing.
METHODS
Patients were selected based on the following criteria: (1) mental retardation (IQ < 70) or developmental delay with dysmorphic features; (2) a normal karyotype at the level of resolution of 450 to 500 bands; and (3) exclusion of other possible etiologies by a full genetic assessment and relevant tests. Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) was performed using multiple subtelomeric probes. Abnormal findings were confirmed by 24-color spectral karyotyping or FISH with a specific subtelomeric probe, and family studies were carried out to determine inheritance.
RESULTS
Clinically significant aberrations were detected in 6 of 150 proband patients (4%), while deletion of the 2q subtelomeric region appeared to be a common variant (6%).
CONCLUSIONS
FISH with multiple subtelomeric probes is a valuable clinical test for establishing a definitive diagnosis for patients with unexplained mental retardation/developmental disorders.
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