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We report an 18-year-old female with a diagnosis of DSM-IV Autistic Disorder and moderate to severe mental retardation who was discovered to have a previously undescribed chromosomal abnormality 46, XX, duplication (4) p12–p13. We discuss her history and diagnosis, noting that the co-occurrence of her diagnoses have not previously been documented. The report adds to the literature supporting the argument that individuals with autistic spectrum disorders should be re-examined for chromosomal abnormalities.
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Accepted: 17 April 2000
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Sabaratnam, M., Turk, J. & Vroegop, P. Case report: autistic disorder and chromosomal abnormality 46, XX duplication (4) p12–p13. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 9, 307–311 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s007870070035
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s007870070035