Causes of Williams Syndrome

Williams Syndrome: Related Medical Conditions

To research the causes of Williams Syndrome, consider researching the causes of these these diseases that may be similar, or associated with Williams Syndrome:

• Neurodevelopmental disorder
• Mental retardation
• Hypercalcemia
• Supravalvular aortic stenosis
• Hyperacusis

Williams Syndrome: Causes and Types

Causes of Broader Categories of Williams Syndrome: Review the causal information about the various more general categories of medical conditions:

• Brain conditions
• Genetic Disease
• Mental retardation conditions
• Coordination and balance conditions
• Mental health conditions
• more types...»

What causes Williams Syndrome?

Causes: Williams Syndrome: Scientists have learned that most individuals with Williams syndrome have a deletion of genetic material on chromosome 7. This probably causes the physical and developmental problems experienced by patients. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Williams Syndrome Information Page: NINDS)

Medical news summaries relating to Williams Syndrome:

The following medical news items are relevant to causes of Williams Syndrome:

• William's syndrome
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Related information on causes of Williams Syndrome:

As with all medical conditions, there may be many causal factors. Further relevant information on causes of Williams Syndrome may be found in:

• Risk factors for Williams Syndrome
• Genetics of Williams Syndrome

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