A Little Girl With Rett Syndrome

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A Little Girl With Rett Syndrome
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Rett syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder of the grey matter of the brain that affects almost exclusively females. The clinical features include small hands and feet and a deceleration of the rate of head growth (including microcephaly in some). Repetitive hand movements, such as wringing and/or repeatedly putting hands into the mouth, are also noted. People with Rett syndrome are prone to gastrointestinal disorders and up to 80% have seizures.[2] They typically have no verbal skills, and about 50% of individuals affected are not ambulatory. Scoliosis, growth failure, and constipation are very common and can be problematic.


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