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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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What is Velo-Cardio-Facial-Syndrome, and have you heard of it?
Is there any medical students here that have heard of this syndrome in your studies?...

Velo-Cardio-Facial syndrome (VCFS) is a genetic, autosomal dominant condition defined by Shprintzen in 1978. Its frequency is estimated at 1 per 4000 live births. In most patients, a deletion on...

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  • New Heartmum of daughter with TOF - 6 replies

    her over. By the way, do any of the Heartkids have VCFS (velo-cardio-facial syndrome)? 70% of VCFS of minor or major problems - or none at all. That's the nature of the syndrome. Anyway, thanks

    Nov 06, 2008

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Congenital heart defects are abnormalities of the heart that develop prior to birth when the heart is forming. They can affect the chambers, valves, or blood vessels of the heart. There are numerous types of congenital heart defects that can occur in isolation or in combination with other ones. Some require little or no intervention, while some may require immediate surgery. Learn about them in this slide show.

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