22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome Details

Expanded Description

22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the deletion of a small segment of the long arm of chromosome 22 characterized by cleft palate, heart abnormalities and learning disabilities.

Prevalence

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Causes

22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome is caused by a
missing (or deleted) part of the 22 chromosome, including some of the genes within it.

Disorder Symptoms

There are several symptoms that affect people with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome.

Name	Description
Seizures	Seizures
Hypocalcemia	Hypocalcemia
Hearing loss	Hearing loss
Autism	Autism
Autoimmune disorders	Autoimmune disorders
Learning difficulties	Learning difficulties
Congenital heart disease	Congenital heart disease
Skeletal abnormalities	Skeletal abnormalities
Growth hormone deficiency	Growth hormone deficiency
Palatal abnormalities	Palatal abnormalities

Diagnosis

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Diagnostic Tests

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Disorder Treatments

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Prognosis

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Tips for Living with the Disorder

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