What is 22q11DS?
Our clinic specializes in diagnosing and treating 22q11 deletion syndrome, a genetic condition that happens in one out of every 4,000 live births. Commonly called 22q, this condition occurs when part of chromosome 22 is deleted before birth. Complications from this deletion can vary widely. Symptoms can include:
- Not enough calcium in the blood
- Immune system problems
- Psychological disturbances
- Congenital heart defects
- Problems with speech
- Difficulty swallowing
- Learning disabilities
- Cleft palate