Partial trisomy of the long arm of Chromosome 6 in a female with mild intellectual disability and mental health problems

Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to be the first known case report of a patient with mild intellectual disabilities who has a novel partial trisomy of the long arm of Chromosome 6 (6q25.3→q26).Design/methodology/approachThe patient's history and diagnosis are discussed.FindingsThis case highlights the importance of cytogenetic studies in the systematic evaluation of people with intellectual disabilities and co‐morbid psychiatric conditions.Originality/valuePerforming detailed chromosome analysis by array comparative hybridisation on patients with unexplained intellectual disabilities and mental health problems may enable an underlying diagnosis to be identified.