Chromosome 12p deletion syndrome. 12p minus syndrome. Monosomy 12p.
Incidence
Very rare syndrome. Sporadic.
Clinical Characteristics
Deletion of the short arm of chromosome 12. The syndrome is relatively rare and has a variable phenotype, consisting of growth and mental retardation and various craniofacial, neurological, and other abnormalities.
Precipitants
None
Provocation Tests
None
Diagnostic Procedures
Karyotype. Deletion of the short arm of chromosome 12.