title: A case of 3q29 microdeletion with novel features and a review of cytogenetically visible terminal 3q deletions.
abstract: A further case of 3q29 deletion, in a 13-year-old boy, is described and compared with previous reports. Our case shares a number of dysmorphic and neurodevelopmental features with previously reported individuals with 3q29 microdeletion and is the second reported case with deceleration in head growth--which may be a useful diagnostic clue. Novel features, which may expand the phenotype, include nasal voice, six lumbar vertebrae, lower limb contractures and cerebral sigmoid venous thrombosis. Additionally, cases with cytogenetically visible terminal 3q deletions are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Genetic Services of Western Australia School of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
authors.forename: Gareth
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Baynam
authors.forename: Jack
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Goldblatt
authors.forename: Sharron
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Townshend
mesh_terms: D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000235:genetics* / Q000473:pathology; D000293:Adolescent; D002872:Chromosome Deletion; D002893:Chromosomes, Human, Pair 3 / Q000235:genetics*; D019465:Craniofacial Abnormalities / Q000473:pathology; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007621:Karyotyping; D007805:Language Development Disorders / Q000473:pathology; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000473:pathology; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000002:abnormalities; D008297:Male