Mental retardation, X-linked, Vitale type: A rare disorder characterized by mental retardation and facial and skeletal anomalies. The disorder is inherited in a X-linked manner which means that only males display the full range of symptoms whereas female carriers may have mild or no symptoms. The genetic defect occurs on chromosome Xq24. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Mental retardation, X-linked, Vitale type is available below.
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