Identification of 16p11.2 deletion syndrome on a child inpatient psychiatric unit: A case report and call for inpatient genetic testing.

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This case report describes a 10-year-old boy whose 16p11.2 proximal deletion was discovered during a psychiatric hospitalization, highlighting how genetic testing during inpatient psychiatric care can lead to earlier diagnosis and better-coordinated treatment for children with unexplained behavioral and developmental challenges.