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Mental retardation laboratory findings
Introduction
Overview
Overview
There are no specific diagnostic laboratory findings associated with an intellectual disability however, laboratory tests like imaging, genetic testing, chromosomal analysis, and enzyme levels assessment are done to determine possible cause of ID.
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory Findings
It is challenging to completely examine children with intellectual disabilities due to inadequate communication skills. Some malformations may be missed even with a comprehensive examination. Some malformations such as atrial septal defect (ASD), single kidney, holoprosencephaly, visual and hearing impairment may be missed. [1]
References
References
- ↑ Kishore MT, Udipi GA, Seshadri SP (January 2019). “Clinical Practice Guidelines for Assessment and Management of intellectual disability”. Indian J Psychiatry. 61 (Suppl 2): 194–210. doi:10.4103/psychiatry.IndianJPsychiatry_507_18. PMC 6345136. PMID 30745696.
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