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Intelligence and development in Aarskog syndrome
  1. Lindsay J Logie,
  2. Mary E M Porteous
  1. Human Genetics Unit, University of Edinburgh, Molecular Medicine Centre, Western General Hospital, Crewe Road, Edinburgh EH4 2XU, UK
  1. Dr Porteous. email: mary.porteous{at}ed.ac.uk

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

https://doi.org/10.1136/adc.79.4.359

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