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Coffin-Siris syndrome

Nature

The main characteristics of Coffin-Siris syndrome are mental retardation (mild to severe), short stature, and abnormal little finger (5th digit). The cause is unknown, but believed to be inherited. Gene that carries it has not been identified yet.

Incidence

The condition appears to affect more girls than boys although the proportion is in debate.

Broader

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Database
World problems
Type
(G) Very specific problems
Subject
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Language
English
Last update
Dec 3, 2024