Alternative titles and symbols : Chromosome 17p11.2 deletion syndrome;
Included titles and symbols : Smith-magenis syndrome chromosome region; SMCR;
Inheritance : Autosomal dominant; Isolated cases;
Molecular basis : Caused by mutation in the retinoic acid-induced gene 1 (RAI1, 607642.0004); Contiguous gene deletion syndrome caused by deletion (650kb-3.7Mb) of 17p11.2;
Laboratory abnormalities : Interstitial deletion of 17p11.2 (most common is 3.7Mb);