Ring chromosome 16

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Disease Overview

Ring chromosome 16 is characterized by postnatal growth deficiency, intellectual disability, microcephaly, broad flat nasal bridge, down-turned mouth, low-set and dysmorphic (abnormally-shaped) ears and speech delay.[5711][5712][5713][5714] To date, less than 10 cases have been reported in the medical literature.[5714]


Synonyms

  • Chromosome 16 ring
  • Ring 16
  • R16

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