Ring chromosome 16

Alternate names[edit | edit source]

Chromosome 16 ring; Ring 16; R16

Definition[edit | edit source]

Ring chromosome 16 is characterized by postnatal growth deficiency, intellectual disability , microcephaly , broad flat nasal bridge, down-turned mouth, low-set and dysmorphic (abnormally-shaped) ears and speech delay. To date, less than 10 cases have been reported in the medical literature.

NIH genetic and rare disease info[edit source]

NIH info on Ring chromosome 16

Ring chromosome 16 is a rare disease.

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