Ring Chromosome 13 and Ambiguous Genitalia
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چکیده
Ambiguous genitalia, known to be associated with sex chromosome disorders, may also be seen with autosomal chromosome anomalies. Herein, we report a case with ambiguous genitalia and ring chromosome 13. Ring chromosome 13 is a rare genetic anomaly in which the loss of genetic material determines the clinical spectrum.
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Ring chromosome 13 in an infant with ambiguous genitalia.
Ring chromosome is a rare chromosomal abnormality. We report a case of ring chromosome 13 associated with ambiguous genitalia. Karyotype is the important investigation in the evaluation of a case with ambiguous genitalia and chromosomal analysis should not be limited to only presence of X and Y chromosomes.
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