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May 26- June 1, 2014 is 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome Awareness week in Missouri. Learn, share, spread awareness What is 22Q11.2 Deletion Syndrome?22Q11.2 Deletion Syndrome, also called Sedlackova Syndrome, Velofacial SyndromeDiGeorge, VCFS, Shprintzen syndrome, and several other names are caused by a micro deletion of the 22nd chromosome.It is the second most common genetic condition following Down?s syndrome.It affects approximately 1 in 2,000 individuals, although many go undiagnosed due to having milder presentations.. It can affect every major organ in the body, with over 180 abnormalities.No two individuals present the same way.In fact, identical twins can have vastly different symptoms. The most common symptoms are: heart defects, cleft palates, weakened immune system, feeding difficulties, delayed speech, developmental delays, and low calcium levels.

May 26- June 1, 2014 is 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome Awareness week in Missouri. Learn, share, spread awareness What is 22Q11.2 Deletion Syndrome?22Q11.2 Deletion Syndrome, also called Sedlackova Syndrome, Velofacial SyndromeDiGeorge, VCFS, Shprintzen syndrome, and several other names are caused by a micro deletion of the 22nd chromosome.It is the second most common genetic condition following Down?s syndrome.It affects approximately 1 in 2,000 individuals, although many go undiagnosed due to having milder presentations.. It can affect every major organ in the body, with over 180 abnormalities.No two individuals present the same way.In fact, identical twins can have vastly different symptoms. The most common symptoms are: heart defects, cleft palates, weakened immune system, feeding difficulties, delayed speech, developmental delays, and low calcium levels.

May 26- June 1, 2014 is 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome Awareness week in Missouri. Learn, share, spread awareness What is 22Q11.2 Deletion Syndrome?22Q11.2 Deletion Syndrome, also called Sedlackova Syndrome, Velofacial SyndromeDiGeorge, VCFS, Shprintzen syndrome, and several other names are caused by a micro deletion of the 22nd chromosome.It is the second most common genetic condition following Down?s syndrome.It affects approximately 1 in 2,000 individuals, although many go undiagnosed due to having milder presentations.. It can affect every major organ in the body, with over 180 abnormalities.No two individuals present the same way.In fact, identical twins can have vastly different symptoms. The most common symptoms are: heart defects, cleft palates, weakened immune system, feeding difficulties, delayed speech, developmental delays, and low calcium levels.

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