Microdeletion syndrome

A microdeletion syndrome is a syndrome caused by a chromosomal deletion smaller than 5 million base pairs (5 Mb) spanning several genes that is too small to be detected by conventional cytogenetic methods or high resolution karyotyping (2–5 Mb).[1][2] Detection is done by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). Larger chromosomal deletion syndromes are detectable using karyotyping techniques.

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  2. ^ "Microdeletion syndrome". Genetics Home Reference. 17 April 2014. Archived from the original on July 6, 2009. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
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