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Title: Male Rett syndrome variant: application of diagnostic criteria.
Author: Jan MM, Dooley JM, Gordon KE
Abstract:
Classic Rett syndrome (RS) has been described in females only. Although an X chromosome origin is probable, it has not been substantiated. It is possible, therefore, that RS could occur in males. The authors describe a male with RS and review all the
Journal: Pediatr Neurol. 1999 Mar;20(3):238-40.