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Atypical Cyanotic Breath-Holding Spells in an Infant With 16p11.2 Microdeletion Syndrome

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This case report shows that some infants with a 16p11.2 deletion may have unusual breath‑holding spells that can look scary but are neurologically driven, highlighting the importance of recognizing breathing and arousal differences as part of the medical picture rather than assuming seizures or heart problems.

Breath Holding,