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====== Rett Syndrome ====== | ====== Rett Syndrome ====== | ||
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===== Primer ===== | ===== Primer ===== | ||
- | **Rett Syndrome** is a genetic disorder that usually becomes apparent after 6 to 18 months of age in females. Symptoms include problems with language, coordination, and repetitive movements that can resemble [[child:asd|autism spectrum disorder (ASD)]]. Often there is slower growth, problems walking, and a smaller head size. | + | **Rett Syndrome** is a genetic disorder that usually becomes apparent after 6 to 18 months of age in females. Symptoms include problems with language, coordination, and repetitive movements that can resemble [[child:asd|autism spectrum disorder]]. Often there is slower growth, problems walking, and a smaller head size. |
+ | == Epidemiology == | ||
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+ | == Prognosis == | ||
+ | * Rett syndrome is seen exclusively in females only, as affected males die in utero or shortly after birth. | ||
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+ | == Comorbidity == | ||
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+ | == Risk Factors == | ||
===== Pathophysiology ===== | ===== Pathophysiology ===== | ||
Rett syndrome is due to a genetic mutation of the MECP2 gene on the X chromosome. | Rett syndrome is due to a genetic mutation of the MECP2 gene on the X chromosome. |