Syndromes Hidden within the 16p11.2 Deletion Region.

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This in‑depth review explains that the 16p11.2 deletion does not cause a single, uniform condition but can “unmask” or interact with other genes to create very different outcomes—such as autism, language challenges, behavior differences, or severe obesity— helping families understand why symptoms vary so widely and why additional genetic testing or personalized monitoring may sometimes be important beyond the 16p11.2 diagnosis alone.