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1. Fragile X syndrome in Democratic Republic of Congo: dysmorphic, cognitive and behavioral findings in 14 subjects from three families.

Author

Kasole Lubala T, Kayembe-Kitenge T, Lubala N, Kanteng G, Luboya O, Hagerman R, Lukusa-Tshilobo P, and Lumaka A

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Male, Humans, Female, Adolescent, Young Adult, Adult, Democratic Republic of the Congo epidemiology, Face, Cognition, Fragile X Syndrome diagnosis, Fragile X Syndrome genetics, Intellectual Disability genetics
Abstract

This study reports on 14 individuals with Fragile X syndrome from 3 Congolese Families. The majority (8/14) were males, with an average age of 18.4 (±11.1 [14-38]) years old. Typical dysmorphic characteristics of Fragile-X syndrome including elongated face, large and prominent ears were found in both males and females with the full mutation. Macroorchidism was found in all post-pubertal boys. The cognitive ability in our cohort varies widely ranging from mild (IQ 50-70) to moderate (IQ 35-49) intellectual disability (Average IQ of 60). All our female patients have ID., (Copyright © 2023 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)

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2024
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