Rett syndrome, pseudostationary

Between ages two and 10 years in RTT, there is a period of behavioral improvement that follows rapid deterioration. Note the change from an irritable to pleasant appearance, but continued repetitious finger rubbing movement.

Reproduced with permission from: Glaze DG, Schultz RJ. Rett syndrome: meeting the challenge of this gender-specific neurodevelopmental disorder. Medscape Women's Health 1997; 2. Copyright © 1997 Medscape.

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