Chromosome 15q duplication syndrome

Chromosome 15q duplication syndrome: Introduction

Chromosome 15q duplication syndrome: A rare chromosomal disorder involving an extra copy of genetic material from the long arm of chromosome 15. The type and severity of symptoms are determined by the amount and location of the duplicated genetic material. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Chromosome 15q duplication syndrome is available below.

Symptoms of Chromosome 15q duplication syndrome

• Characteristic face
• Facial asymmetry
• Cloverleaf skull
• Puffy cheeks
• Small head
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Chromosome 15q duplication syndrome: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Chromosome 15q duplication syndrome:

• Death due to recurrent respiratory infection
• Death due to congenital heart defects
• Death due to aspiration pneumonia
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Causes of Chromosome 15q duplication syndrome

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Disease Topics Related To Chromosome 15q duplication syndrome

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• Hypotonia
• Growth retardation
• Button nose
• Cleft lip
• Cleft palate
• Developmental delay
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Less Common Symptoms of Chromosome 15q duplication syndrome

• Genital abnormalities
• Undescended testes
• Hypoplastic labia majora
• Preauricular pit
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Chromosome 15q duplication syndrome: Broader Related Topics

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Types of Chromosome 15q duplication syndrome

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Definitions of Chromosome 15q duplication syndrome:

Duplication of the long arm of chromosome 15. Some cases have symptoms which are similar to those in Prader-Willi and Angelman syndromes but most exhibit a wide spectrum of manifestations which range from asymptomatic cases to variable combinations of skeletal, neurological, gastrointestinal, psychological, and other abnormalities in association with developmental delay. Phenotypic expression and degree of severe are related to the length of the duplicated segment. - (Source - Diseases Database)

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