title: A Brazilian girl with the Rett syndrome.
abstract: A Brazilian girl with the Rett syndrome is reported. The criteria for this diagnosis in this case are discussed. This is the first reported case of the Rett syndrome in the Southern Hemisphere.
mesh_terms: D001259:Ataxia / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001938:Brazil; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003704:Dementia / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013577:Syndrome