Angelman Syndrome: Most cases of Angelman syndrome are not inherited, particularly those caused by a deletion in the maternal chromosome 15. These genetic changes occur as random events during the formation of reproductive cells (eggs and sperm) or in early embryonic development. Affected people typically have no history of the disorder in their families.
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