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Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS) is a genetic condition that causes physical, developmental, and behavioral impairments in those affected. SMS arises from a sporadic mutation that occurs on a single gene early during fetal development. Prenatal testing can detect a fetus with SMS. However, because SMS is a random and unpredictable occurrence, prenatal testing is not routinely performed to detect the condition at this time.
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