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Original article
Intelligence and development in Aarskog syndrome
Abstract
AIM To test the hypothesis that overall intelligence quotient (IQ) is decreased in patients with Aarskog syndrome.
METHODS 21 boys under 17 years of age with a confirmed clinical diagnosis of Aarskog syndrome were assessed using the Griffiths mental development scales and the British ability scales.
RESULTS IQ ranged from 68 to 128 and followed a normal distribution.
CONCLUSION This study does not support the hypothesis that Aarskog syndrome is associated with a lowering of mean IQ.
- Aarskog syndrome
- intelligence
- genetics