Chromosome 22q11 Deletion Spectrum
Chromosome 22q11 Deletion Spectrum: Introduction
Chromosome 22q11 Deletion Spectrum: A rare chromosomal disorder where a small piece of genetic material is missing from chromosome 22 at the q11 location.
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causes, and treatments of Chromosome 22q11 Deletion Spectrum is available below.
Symptoms of Chromosome 22q11 Deletion Spectrum
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Treatments for Chromosome 22q11 Deletion Spectrum
- Treatment varies considerable depending on the type and severity of symptom that develop
- Surgery may be needed to correct defects or abnormalities e.g. heart defects, skull and facial abnormalities
- Access to programs and services as required e.g. physical therapy, speech therapy, educational support, social, vocational and medical services
- Various other symptomatic and supportive measures
- Genetic counseling and joining a support group is recommended
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Causes of Chromosome 22q11 Deletion Spectrum
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Disease Topics Related To Chromosome 22q11 Deletion Spectrum
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Chromosome 22q11 Deletion Spectrum: Undiagnosed Conditions
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Misdiagnosis and Chromosome 22q11 Deletion Spectrum
Heart attacks can be undiagnosed: Although the most severe symptoms of heart attack are hard to miss,
there are varying degrees of severity.
It is altogether too common for people to die from...read more »
Heart attacks can be overdiagnosed: Although many people die from heart attacks, there are also
many cases where people fear that they have a heart attack, but actually have something milder.
Some of the conditions which may be causes of...read more »
Rare heart condition often undiagnosed: The rare heart condition called long QT syndrome can lead to episodes of palpitations
and rapid heartbeat.
In rare cases, this undiagnosed condition can be fatal.
It...read more »
Heart attack can be over-diagnosed: Although heart attack is often undiagnosed,
leading to fatality, it can also be over-diagnosed.
People become concerned that a...read more »
Blood pressure cuffs misdiagnose hypertension in children: One known misdiagnosis issue
with hyperension, arises in relation to the simple equipment used to test...read more »
Hypertension misdiagnosis common in children: Hypertension is often
misdiagnosed in adults (see misdiagnosis of hypertension), but its misdiagnosis is even more likely in children.
Some of the symptoms of...read more »
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Chromosome 22q11 Deletion Spectrum: Rare Types
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Prognosis for Chromosome 22q11 Deletion Spectrum
Prognosis for Chromosome 22q11 Deletion Spectrum:
The prognosis varies considerably depending on the type and severity of symptoms that develop. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment can improve prognosis and quality of life.
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