Angelman syndrome
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Angelman syndrome. This is caused by deletions in chromosome 15q11-q13 in most cases. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Genetics
- This is caused by deletions in chromosome 15q11-q13 in most cases
- The deletion interferes with UBE3A expression
Dysmorphic features
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Behavioural features
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Movement disorders
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Speech impairments
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Epilepsy types
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Other neurological features
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Systemic features
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Electroencephalogram (EEG): features
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References
- Sorge G, Sorge A. Epilepsy and chromosomal abnormalities. Ital J Pediatr 2010; 36:36.
- Williams CA, Driscoll DJ, Dagli AI. Clinical and genetic aspects of Angelman syndrome. Genet Med 2010; 12:385-395.
- Clayton-Smith J, Laan L. Angelman syndrome: a review of the clinical and genetic aspects. J Med Genet 2003; 40:87–95.
- Pollack SF, Grocott OR, Parkin KA, Larson AM, Thibert RL. Myoclonus in Angelman syndrome. Epilepsy Behav 2018; 82:170-174.
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