Deletion 2q24

Deletion 2q24: Introduction

Deletion 2q24: A genetic disorder characterized by the deletion of a portion of the long arm of chromosome 2. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Deletion 2q24 is available below.

Symptoms of Deletion 2q24

• Low birth weight
• Retarded growth
• Mental retardation
• Unusual facial appearance
• Eye anomalies
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See full list of 39 symptoms of Deletion 2q24

Causes of Deletion 2q24

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Statistics for Deletion 2q24

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Deletion 2q24: Broader Related Topics

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Types of Deletion 2q24

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Definitions of Deletion 2q24:

Deletion 2q24 is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This means that Deletion 2q24, or a subtype of Deletion 2q24, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Deletion 2q24 as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet

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