Question: Is CASK-related intellectual disability inherited ?
Answer: This condition is inherited in an X-linked pattern. A condition is considered X-linked if the mutated gene that causes the disorder is located on the X chromosome, one of the two sex chromosomes in each cell. In females, who have two copies of the X chromosome, one altered copy of the gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder. In males, who have only one X chromosome, a mutation in the only copy of the gene in each cell causes the condition. In most cases, males experience more severe symptoms of the disorder than females. A characteristic of X-linked inheritance is that fathers cannot pass X-linked traits to their sons.
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Question: What are the treatments for CASK-related intellectual disability ?
Answer: These resources address the diagnosis or management of CASK-related intellectual disability: - Gene Review: Gene Review: CASK-Related Disorders - Genetic Testing Registry: Mental retardation and microcephaly with pontine and cerebellar hypoplasia These resources from MedlinePlus offer information about the diagnosis and management of various health conditions: - Diagnostic Tests - Drug Therapy - Surgery and Rehabilitation - Genetic Counseling - Palliative Care
Source: GHR