What is Chromosome 22q deletion syndrome?

What is Chromosome 22q deletion syndrome?

• Chromosome 22q deletion syndrome: A rare chromosomal disorder where the long arm of chromosome 22 is deleted resulting in various abnormalities.
• Chromosome 22q deletion syndrome: Deletion of the long arm of chromosome 22 with variable dysmorphic features consisting of a round face, almond-shaped palpebral fissures, bulbous nose, malformed ears, hypotonia, short stature, mental retardation, and other anomalies. Deletion of the proximal long arm of chromosome 22 (22q11) has been associated with familial DiGeorge and velocardiofacial syndromes and terminal deletion was found in Goldenhar syndrome. Abnormalities of chromosome 22 are also suspected of being involved in the etiology of neoplastic diseases.
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Chromosome 22q deletion syndrome: Introduction

Types of Chromosome 22q deletion syndrome:

Broader types of Chromosome 22q deletion syndrome:

• Genetic conditions
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What causes Chromosome 22q deletion syndrome?

Causes of Chromosome 22q deletion syndrome: see causes of Chromosome 22q deletion syndrome

What are the symptoms of Chromosome 22q deletion syndrome?

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How is it treated?

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Name and Aliases of Chromosome 22q deletion syndrome

Main name of condition: Chromosome 22q deletion syndrome

22q- syndrome, chromosome 22q monosomy, del (22q) syndrome, deletion 22q syndrome, monosomy 22q, partial monosomy 22q

Chromosome 22q deletion syndrome: Related Conditions

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Chromosome 22q deletion syndrome:

• DiGeorge syndrome
• Autoimmune disorders
• Hypothyroidism
• Hypoparathyroidism
• Learning disabilities
• Recurrent infections
• Schizophrenia
• Thrombocytopenia

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