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Encyclopedia: 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome

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22q11.2 deletion syndrome, also known as Velocardiofacial Syndrome, DiGeorge Syndrome and Strong Syndrome is a disorder caused by the deletion of a small piece of chromosome 22. The deletion occurs near the middle of the chromosome at a location designated q11.2. It has a prevalence estimated at 1:4000. The features of this syndrome vary widely, even among members of the same family, and affect many parts of the body. Characteristic...


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22Q deletion syndrome is a disease that results from the absence of a portion of the 22nd chromosome. This absence of genetic material usually occurs during the division of egg...

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A co-worker recently had a son and he was just diagnosed with this syndrome. ...

No, I haven't even heard of it! Good Luck!!!

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Does anyone know of a good therapy approach to treat a child with DiGeorge Syndrome?...
My little bro has DiGeorge syndrome and behavioral probs associated with it. I'd like...

Here's a place which lists websites where siblings like you can get help: http://www.kumc.edu/gec/support/sibs.html

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My 2 1/2 year old grandson has Di George syndrone and hasn;t put on any...
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my nephew had DiGeorge and had the same problem. it could be caused by number of things- growth retardation that could happen in those children (though you say it's only...

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