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Patient, male, 16 years old was behind other children in development since early childhood and still has moderate mental retardation. He is short, has dismorphic body, his face is round, flattened, his eyes are narrow and slanted, and there are epi-cantial folds in the corners of his eyes. There is only one transversal flexor line on his palms. What is the probable etiology of this state?

Answer options

  1. Chromosome abnormality
  2. Gene abnormality
  3. Maternal alcohol abuse during pregnancy
  4. Infection in mother during pregnancy
  5. Pathological delivery
Correct answer

Chromosome abnormality

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