Abstract
AIM—To test the hypothesis that overall intelligence quotient (IQ) is decreased in patients with Aarskog syndrome. METHODS—21 boys under 17 years of age with a confirmed clinical diagnosis of Aarskog syndrome were assessed using the Griffiths mental development scales and the British ability scales. RESULTS—IQ ranged from 68 to 128 and followed a normal distribution. CONCLUSION—This study does not support the hypothesis that Aarskog syndrome is associated with a lowering of mean IQ.
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