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A ring chromosome 15 was found in peripheral blood cells in a girl, whose chromosome were studied because of slightly mental retardation and a short stature. Application of G-banding technique suggested that one chromosome 15 was a ring formed following breaks at bands 15q11 and 15q26.
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Fujita, H., Matsumoto, H. Ring chromosome 15; 46,XX,r(15) (p11q26) in a girl. Jap J Human Genet 23, 233–237 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01872473
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