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Chromosome abnormality that occurs when there is a missing (deleted) copy of genetic material from the part of the long (q) arm near the center of chromosome 18.
No clinical trials have been registered for proximal chromosome 18q deletion syndrome.
2 publications have been identified in PubMed for proximal chromosome 18q deletion syndrome. Research spans Case Report / Case Series (50%) and Epidemiology / Natural History (50%).
Dardas Z (2025). [PMID: 39256534](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39256534/). *European journal of human genetics : EJHG*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Allegri B (2025). [PMID: 40001201](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40001201/). *Italian journal of pediatrics*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
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