What is Lissencephaly, X-linked, 1?

What is Lissencephaly, X-linked, 1?

• Lissencephaly, X-linked, 1: Abnormal brain development resulting in an abnormally smooth brain surface which results in neurological symptoms such as mental retardation. This particular type is inherited in a X-linked manner is caused by a defect in the doublecortin gene on chromosome Xq22.3-q23.

Lissencephaly, X-linked, 1: Introduction

Types of Lissencephaly, X-linked, 1:

Broader types of Lissencephaly, X-linked, 1:

• Brain conditions
• Nervous system conditions
• Head conditions
• Genetic conditions
• Congenital conditions - physical defects
• Congenital conditions
• more types...»

What causes Lissencephaly, X-linked, 1?

Causes of Lissencephaly, X-linked, 1: see causes of Lissencephaly, X-linked, 1

What are the symptoms of Lissencephaly, X-linked, 1?

Symptoms of Lissencephaly, X-linked, 1: see symptoms of Lissencephaly, X-linked, 1

Lissencephaly, X-linked, 1: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Lissencephaly, X-linked, 1.

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Lissencephaly, X-linked, 1.

How is it treated?

Doctors and Medical Specialists for Lissencephaly, X-linked, 1: Medical Geneticist, Neurologist ; see also doctors and medical specialists for Lissencephaly, X-linked, 1.
Treatments for Lissencephaly, X-linked, 1: see treatments for Lissencephaly, X-linked, 1

Name and Aliases of Lissencephaly, X-linked, 1

Main name of condition: Lissencephaly, X-linked, 1

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