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However, to date, the STAG1-related clinical phenotype has been poorly investigated (around 20 cases reported). Methods and Results: We report, for the first time, two twins affected by a syndromic neurodevelopmental disorder associated with a de novo variant in the STAG1 gene. Although both the twins showed a neurodevelopmental delay, one of them showed a more severe phenotype with greater behavioral problems, speech defects and limb apraxia. CGH array showed a 15q13.3 microduplication, inherited from an unaffected mother. Conclusions: We found different degrees of behavioral, speech and cognitive impairment in two twins affected by a neurodevelopmental disorder associated with a STAG1 variant. 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