Ring chromosome 16
Alternate names[edit]
Chromosome 16 ring; Ring 16; R16
Definition[edit]
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]
Ring chromosome 16 is a rare disease.
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