Open AccessInterstitial duplication of 20q11.22q13.11: A case report and review of literature
Author(s) -
Goetzinger Logan,
Starks Rachel D.,
Dillahunt Kyle,
Major Heather,
Nagy Jaime M.,
Sidhu Alpa
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
molecular genetics and genomic medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.765
H-Index - 29
ISSN - 2324-9269
DOI - 10.1002/mgg3.1755
Subject(s) - gene duplication , craniofacial , medicine , genetics , phenotype , comparative genomic hybridization , chromosome , biology , bioinformatics , gene
Abstract Background Reports of interstitial duplication of chromosome 20q11 are rare with only nine published patients to date. Methods We performed karyotype and chromosomal microarray analysis on a peripheral blood sample for our patient and reviewed the genes in the region to provide genotype–phenotype correlation. Results Clinical features of the patient include minor dysmorphic facial features, shorthands and feet, bilateral conductive hearing loss, global developmental delay, and behavioral issues with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Together with previously published cases of 20q11 duplication, we show that patients with overlapping duplications share a similar clinical phenotype of dysmorphic craniofacial features and developmental delay. Conclusion We report an 8‐year‐old girl with a 9.1 Mb interstitial duplication of chromosome 20q11.22q13.11. Our observations suggest that a novel duplication syndrome and documentation of similar cases will further help clarify the phenotype.