30
Jan
Chromosome 7p22 deletion – symptoms directly caused by the loss of gene ACTB
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Chromosome 7p22 deletion and associated symptoms directly caused by the loss of gene ACTB. 7p22 deletion – a deletion within the short arm of chromosome 7 – causes a number of symptoms, including developmental delay, intellectual disability, internal organ malformations (primarily within the heart and kidneys), and facial abnormalities. These... Read More
30
Jan
22q11.2 deletion and often overlooked orthopedic manifestations a review
22q11.2 deletion and often overlooked orthopedic manifestations a review. 22q11.2 deletions – caused by a deletion within the long arm of chromosome 22 – are one of the most common microdeletion syndromes. Orthopedic issues (relating to the bones or muscles) are common in patients with 22q11.2 deletions, with cervical spine... Read More
22
Jan
7p15 deletion as the cause of hand-foot-genital syndrome
7p15 deletion as the cause of hand-foot-genital syndrome. Hand-foot-genital syndrome (HFGS) is a rare genetic disorder that is characterized by malformations in the hands, feet and the genitourinary tract. The most frequent limb abnormalities in HFGS include short thumbs and fingers, small feet, clinodactyly (curvature) of the fifth finger, and... Read More
