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Genetic Disorders Flashcards

1
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what is the most common cytogenetic cause of intellectual disability

A

trisomy 21/down syndrome

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children with what genetic disorder may be musically gifted

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Williams syndrome

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what genetic disorder is associated with PROGRESSIVE intellectual disability

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tuberous sclerosis

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individuals with what genetic disorder may be described by the following phenotypic features:

narrow forehead

almond shaped eyes

obesity

hypogonadism

small stature

hypotonia

small hands and feet

fair skin

light hair

A

prader willi

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what is the “classic triad” of abnornalities seen in DiGeorge syndrome

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conotruncal cardiac abnormalities
+
hypoplastic thymus
+
hypocalcemia

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6
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individuals with what genetic disorder may be described by the following phenotypic features:

low set posteriorly rotated ears

bulbous nasal tip

cleft palate

smooth filtrum

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DiGeorge syndrome

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7
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DiGeorge syndrome is caused by what genetic abnormality

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22q11 deletion

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8
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what is the prevalence of DIGeorge syndrome

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1/4000

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9
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what psychiatric abnormality is present much more commonly in those with DiGeorge syndrome than in the general population

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schizophrenia (40% above age 25–others say 25% have it)

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what is the psychiatric phenotype of DiGeorge syndrome

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schizophrenia

intellectual disability

learning disorders

ADHD

anxiety

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individuals with what genetic disorder may be described by the following phenotypic features:

short stature

broad forehead

widely spaced teeth

full/prominent lips

elfin like facies

stellate iris

A

Williams syndrome

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12
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what is the genetic abnormality that causes Williams syndrome

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autosomal DOMINANT chromosome 7 deletion

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13
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how common is williams syndrome

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K&S–> 1/20 000
Ottawa lecture–> 1/7500

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14
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what are some psychiatric manifestations of Williams Syndrome

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ADHD

intellectual disability

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15
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in which genetic disorder might you observe severe self-mutilation

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Lesch-Nyhan syndrome

*severe self biting behaviour

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16
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what is the second most common single gene cause of ID

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fragile X

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17
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those with down syndrome have higher risk of developing what psychiatric disorders

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alzheimers

MDD

SCZ

bipolar

autism

*also poor language development

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18
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what testing should be done once a couple has a child with down syndrome

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testing parents for translocation to predict recurrence risk

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19
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individuals with what genetic disorder may be described by the following phenotypic features:

cafe au lait spots

cutaneous neurofibromas

Lisch nodules

short stature

macrocephaly

A

neurofibromatosis

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20
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is Rett syndrome stable or degenerative

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degenerative

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21
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how does Rett syndrome affect the respiratory system

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disorganized breathing pattern

hyperventilation

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22
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individuals with what genetic disorder may be described by the following phenotypic features:

wide smiling mouth

pointed chin

small head circumference

fair hair

blue eyes

A

Angelman syndrome

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23
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does Angelman syndrome cause ID

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yes–> profound

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24
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how might a child with Angelman syndrome present

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happy disposition

laughing

hand flapping

clapping

love of water (anecdotal)

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25
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how common is Angelman syndrome

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1/20 000 births

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26
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what genetic abnormality results in Angelman syndrome

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autosomal DOMINANT DELETION on long arm of chromosome 15

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27
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what genetic disorder is associated with hyperphagia

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prader willi

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28
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what genetic abnormality results in prader willi

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autosomal DOMINANT DELETION on long arm of chromosome 15 (paternal copy)
–> same gene as Angelman syndrome

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29
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what % of chromosome 15 deletions leading to prader willi are sporadic

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90%

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30
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what is the psychiatric phenotype of Prader Willi syndrome

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ID

compulsive behaviours

hyperphagia/compulsive overeating

hoarding

impulsivity

lability

tantrums

skin picking (85%)

can have aggression

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31
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how does prader willi affect social functioning

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can be friendly with good social functioning

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32
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what genetic disorder is associated with a hoarse voice and ++ sleep disturbance

A

Smith-Magenis

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33
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what genetic abnormality causes Smith-Magenis

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microdeletion on chromosoem 17

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34
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which genetic disorder are known to result in autism

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fragile X

Klinefelter

phenylkenonuria

tuberous sclerosis

Rett syndrome

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35
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what are the 3 sentinel facial features of FASD

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short palpebral fissures

thin upper lip

smooth philtrum

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36
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what level of ID is associated with FASD

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mild to moderate

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37
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what is the most preventable cause of ID

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FASD

38
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how does the profundity of ID differ between males and females with Fragile X

A

mild in females

mod to severe in males

39
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what is the genetic abnormality that results in fragile X syndrome

A

x-linked RECESSIVE inactivation of FMR-1 gene due to CGG trinucleotide repeat >200

methylation

40
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what cardiac abnormality is associated with fragile X

A

mitral valve prolapse

41
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what is the psychiatric presentation of a child with Lesch-Nyhan syndrome

A

severe self biting behaviour

aggression

anxiety

42
Q

what is the psychiatric presentation associated with neurofibromatosis

A

distractible

hyperactive

impulsive

anxious

10% have moderate to profound ID

43
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around what age will you start noticing the degenerative changes of Rett syndrome

A

1 year

44
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what is the psychiatric presentation of tuberous sclerosis

A

epilepsy

autism

hyperactivity

impulsivity

aggression

self injurious behaviour

ID can range from none to profound

45
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what is the prevalence of tuberous sclerosis

A

1/10 000 births

46
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what genes are affected in tuberous sclerosis

A

autosomal dominant

complex 1–> chromosome 9

complex 2–> chromosome 16

47
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individuals with what genetic disorder may be described by the following phenotypic features:

benign tumours and malformations of CNA, skin, kidney, heart

A

tuberous sclerosis

48
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what medical abnormalities are associated with Williams syndrome

A

renal and CV abnormalities

thyroid abnormalities

hypercalcemia

49
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what genetic abnormality results in Williams syndrome

A

autosomal dominant chromosome 7 DELETION

50
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what genetic abnormality results in Rett syndrome

A

X linked dominant

51
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does Rett syndrome affect both males and females

A

only females

52
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what gene is affected in neurofibromatosis

A

NFI

53
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individuals with what genetic disorder may be described by the following phenotypic features:

ataxia

chorea

kidney failure

gout

A

Lesch-Nyhan

54
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individuals with what genetic disorder may be described by the following phenotypic features:

long face, narrow face

prominent jaw

large ears

high arched palate

short stature

macroorchidism

joint laxity

strabismus

A

fragile X

55
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what level of ID is associated with Lesch-Nyhan syndrome

A

mild to moderate

56
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individuals with what genetic disorder may be described by the following phenotypic features:

ataxia/gait disturbance

grimacing

bruxism

loss of speech

stereotypic hand movements

A

Rett syndrome

57
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what is the most common syndromic form of obesity

A

prader willi

58
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individuals with what genetic disorder may be described by the following phenotypic features:

continuous eyebrow

thin, down turning upper lip

microcephaly

short stature

small hands/feet

small upturned nose

malformed upper limbs

A

Corneila de Lange syndrome

59
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what is the psychiatric presentation of Cornelia du Lange syndrome

A

self injury

severe to profound ID

stereotyped movements

twirling

avoidance of being held

60
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individuals with what genetic disorder may be described by the following phenotypic features:

hypotonia

upward slanted palpebral fissures

epicanthal folds

wide nasal bridge

simian crease

short stature

small mouth, ears

excess skin at back of neck

A

trisomy 21/ down syndrome

61
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what medical problem is common in DIGeorge syndrome

A

immunodeficiency

62
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kids with what genetic condition avoid being held and like twirling

A

cornelia de lange syndrome

63
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what genetic abnormality results in cornelia de lange syndrome

A

DELETION on chromosome 5p

lack of PAPPA

64
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what is a mnemonic to remember the medical abnormalities associated with DiGeorge syndrome

A

CATCH-22

Cardiac Anomalies
Tcell deficits
Cleft palate
Hypocalcemia

65
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what temperament is associated with those with Down syndrome

A

passive

affable

hyperactivity in childhood

stubborn

66
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how does down syndrome affect intellectual functioning

A

moderate to severe ID

dementia in adulthood with increased prevalence from age 45

67
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what is the average life expectancy for those with down syndrome

A

60 years

68
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how common is down syndrome

A

average 1/1000 births

1/2500 if mom under 30

1/80 if mom 40+

69
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what genetic abnormality results in DiGEorge syndrome

A

chromosome 22q11.2 deletion

70
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what genetic abnormality results in cri du chat syndrome

A

autosomal dominant partial 5p deletion

71
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what level of ID is associated with cri du chat syndrome

A

severe

72
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what % of males with fragile X have ADHD

A

80%

73
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what are the psychiatric manifestations of fragile X

A

ADHD

stereotypies

gaze aversion

social avoidance

shyness

autism

74
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individuals with what genetic disorder may be described by the following phenotypic features:

epicanthal folds

slanting palpebral fissues

low set ears

micrognathia

broad flat nose

A

cri du chat syndrome

75
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what are the psychiatric manifestations of cri du chat syndrome

A

infantile cat like cry

stereotypies

self injury

76
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what medical issues are associated with down syndrome

A

thyroid abnormalities

congenital heart disease

hearing difficulties

77
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how does fragile X syndrome progress across the lifespan

A

worsens in puberty

78
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what is a relative maintained strength for those with fragile X

A

social/communication skills

79
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what is the genetic abnormality that results in Lesch-Nyhan syndrome

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x linked recessive–> enzyme involved in purine metabolism

80
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what is the genetic abnormality that causes Turner syndrome

A

XO

81
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what is the genetic abnormality that causes Klinefelter’s syndrome

A

XXY

82
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what is the genetic abnormality that causes Marfans

A

autosomal dominant

defective fibrillin-1 glycoprotein

83
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what medical abnormalities are associated with PKU

A

ezcema

vomiting

seizures

abnormal movements

84
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individuals with what genetic disorder may be described by the following phenotypic features:

short stature

obesity

shield-shaped chest

cubitus valgus

webbed neck

gonadal agenesis

A

turners syndreom

85
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what CV abnormaity is associated with turners syndrome

A

coarctation of the aorta

86
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is there significant ID with turners syndreom

A

no–> maybe poor attention/memory

87
Q

what is the treatment for turners syndrome

A

estrogen

88
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what is the treatment for PKU

A

low phenylalanine diet –> even with this, people have difficulties

89
Q

what is the psychiatric presentation of PKU

A

severe ID if untreated

erractic, unpredictable behaviour

poor communication

autism

90
Q

what disorder is associated wtih “ash leaf spots”

A

tuberous sclerosis

91
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individuals with what genetic disorder may be described by the following phenotypic features:

low birth weight and poor growth

drooling

microcephaly

skin tags

A

cri du chat

92
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which genetic disorder is associated with paroxysmal laughter

A

angelmans

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