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Original Article

J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1988;31(4):506-510. Published online April 30, 1988.

A Case of Multiple Congenital Abnormalities Associated with Ring Chromosome 13.

Yung Hyuk Lee¹, Dong Won Choi¹, Chang Jun Coe¹, Kir Young Kim¹

¹Department of Pediatrics, Yonsei University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea

Received: November 28, 1987;  Accepted: November 28, 1987.

Abstract

A case of ring chromosome 13 has been experienced in 1 year and 9 month old female child recently. This female child manifested psychomotor retardation and multiple congenital anomalies. The diagnosis was made on the basis of typical morphologic features and chromosome study. As this is the first case in Korea, it is worthwhile to report with reviewing literature.

Keywords :Ring chromosome 13