10 Fragile X Symptoms
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Renpenning Syndrome
Renpenning syndrome is a genetic disorder related to fragile X syndrome and occurs almost exclusively in males. Symptoms include intellectual disability, short height, cupped ears, slanted eye shape and long, narrow facial features.5‘Fragile X Syndrome.’ NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders), 18 Sept. 2017, rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/fragile-x-syndrome/
Individuals with Renpenning syndrome may be born with heart defects, cleft palate or microcephaly, which is a very small head. Renpenning syndrome may also cause moderate-to-severe learning disabilities, and adults may develop seizure disorders or muscle atrophy and wasting.5‘Fragile X Syndrome.’ NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders), 18 Sept. 2017, rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/fragile-x-syndrome/
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