Facial Syndrome Cardio Velo Genetic Disorders
Facial Syndrome Cardio Velo Genetic Disorders
VCFS -- also known as the Shprintzen Syndrome, DiGeorge Sequence and, regrettably, Catch 22 -- is caused by the deletion of a small segment of the long arm of chromosome 22 (specified as 22q11.2 deletion), and is one of the most common genetic disorders in humans. Velo-Cardio-Facial syndrome is characterized by cleft palate, heart abnormalities, learning disabilities, and over 180 other clinical findings
Top: Health: Conditions and Diseases: Genetic Disorders: Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome
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Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome - Overview of VCFS describing the condition, causes, and red flags. Provides contacts for more information and treatment. From the SUNY Upstate Medical University.
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Yahoo! Groups: VCFS Family Support - Join, post and read mail for this group which concerns DiGeorge Syndrome and Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome.
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Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome Educational Foundation - Details about this organization as well as an fact sheet about the disease. Includes details about support groups, a mission statement and contact information.
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MaxAppeal - A British charity that supports children, families and the medical community concerning DiGeorge syndrome, also known as velo-cardial facial syndrome (VCFS) and 22q11 syndrome. Find events, news, info sheets, and a newsletter.
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NORD - Velocardiofacial Syndrome - A list of the synonyms, a general discussion and further resources.
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