The velocardiofacial syndrome in older age: dementia and autistic features |
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Authors: | Evers L J M Vermaak M P Engelen J J M Curfs L M G |
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Institution: | St Anna Foundation, Centre for People with a Mental Disability, Heel, The Netherlands. revers@stanna.koraalgroep.nl |
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Abstract: | Velocardiofacial syndrome (VCFS) is a syndrome with a known, but variable clinical and behavioural phenotype. Most reported cases are patients of a relatively young age. The development of the behavioural phenotype and psychopathology in older patients with VCFS is less known. We present a case of a 52 year old male patient with VCFS and a deletion in chromosome band 22q11.2. He presents with typical symptoms reported in the behavioural phenotype, autistic features and an overall deteriorating process, which fulfils the DSMIV criteria for dementia. |
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