Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center velocardio-facial syndrome (VCFS causes, problems, treatment and resources from the Heart Encyclopedia by Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical Center http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/heart-encyclopedia/disease/syndrome/vc
Extractions: Home Contact Us Site Map Go to Advanced Search ... Marfan Syndrome Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome VACTERL or VATER Association Signs and Symptoms Cardiac-Related Diagnostic Methods Treatment Options ... Contact Us Explanation Causes How Common? Kinds of Problems ... Resources Velocardiofacial Syndrome might be referred to by other names including Shprintzen Syndrome, Craniofacial Syndrome, or Conotruncal Anomaly Face Syndrome. The name Shprintzen Syndrome comes from physician Dr. Robert Shprintzen of the Center for Craniofacial Disorders, who, in 1978, described a series of 12 children with a cleft palate (incomplete closure of the roof of the mouth), heart defects (abnormalities of the heart from the time of birth) and similar facial characteristics. The name Velocardiofacial Syndrome comes from the Latin words "velum" meaning palate, "cardia" meaning heart, and "facies" having to do with the face thus incorporating the most common features of cleft palate, heart defects, and a characteristic facial appearance. Other common findings include minor learning problems and speech and feeding problems.
VCFS velocardio-facial syndrome, di George Syndrome, Shprintzen Syndrome information and support. http://www.vcfs.net/
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Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome Because this syndrome represents a region of a chromosome, the exact areas of that region affected may be different from child to child. http://parenting.ivillage.com/newborn/nhealth/0,,3qj6,00.html
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CHROMOSOME 22 CENTRAL The velocardio-facial syndrome Educational Foundation, Inc 22q11 deletion is associated with velo-cardio-facial syndrome (VCFS, Shprintzen Syndrome), http://www.nt.net/~a815/vcfs.htm
Extractions: Send it to a friend! Dr Trisha Macnair Shprintzen syndrome - also known as velo-cardio-facial syndrome - is a genetic condition that causes multiple abnormalities, ranging from very mild to severe. What is it? Symptoms Who's affected? Diagnosis and treatment Shprintzen syndrome is an inherited condition caused by the deletion of a tiny part of the DNA in the long arm of chromosome 22. There's a range of conditions resulting from mutations in this area of chromosome 22, ranging from deletions that cause no obvious health problems to severe disruption of normal development (for example, in a condition known as DiGeorge syndrome More than 180 different abnormalities have been described in the syndrome. Each affected person will have some or many of these features, but to varying degrees. A few people appear to be completely unaffected. The most common features include: behavioural features, including learning disabilities
Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome National network. Founded 1996. Support and resource network for families coping with velo - cardio - facial http://my.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/shc29vel.asp
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Velo-cardio-facial Syndrome - Cambridge University Press velocardio-facial syndrome (VCFS) is a genetic disorder caused by the deletion The cognitive spectrum in individuals with velo-cardio-facial syndrome http://www.cambridge.org/uk/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=0521821851
IRSC - Rare Disorders, Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome The Internet Resources for Special Children (IRSC) Global disABILITY resource is dedicated to communicating information relating to the needs of children http://www.irsc.org:8080/irsc/irscmain.nsf/sub?readform&cat=Rare Disorders&subca
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Extractions: Home Subjects States Librarians ... Contact Us The DRM WebWatcher Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome (Shprintzen Syndrome) Updated 3/30/2004 A B C D ... About/Hint/Link Velo-Cardio-Facial syndrome (VCFS) is a genetic disorder that has been associated with over thirty different features, including cleft palate, heart defects, characteristic facial appearance, minor learning problems, and speech and feeding problems. It is caused by a deletion of a small segment of chromosome 22. It is also called Shprintzen syndrome, DiGeorge syndrome, craniofacial syndrome, conotruncal anomaly unusual face syndrome, 22q11, and catch 22. 22q and You Newsletter This quarterly publication of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia also provides information about the history and medical needs of children with 22q.11 deletions. 22q11 Deletion Syndrome This GeneClinics page provides clinical information relating genetic testing to the diagnosis, management, and genetic counseling of individuals and families. Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome Though not recently updated, this website by the parents of a child with VCFS includes a useful selection of articles and abstracts, support groups, personal contacts, and more.
Velo-cardio-facial Syndrome (VCFS) velocardio-facial syndrome (VCFS). VCFS is the most common cleft palate-associated syndrome. Characteristically, VCFS children have long faces, http://www.forwardface.org/misc_text/conditions/velocardio.htm
Extractions: Velo-cardio-facial Syndrome (VCFS) VCFS is the most common cleft palate-associated syndrome. Characteristically, VCFS children have long faces, prominent jaws, flattened cheeks, underdeveloped lower jaws, bluish colors beneath the eyes, thin upper lip and down-slanting mouth and cleft palate. Affecting approximately 1:2-5,000 children, there is only a small chance (2-5%) that the condition will affect future offspring. Multiple heart abnormalities, learning disabilities, hearing loss, speech problems, and leg pain and behavior extremes may also be present. Cleft and lower jaw repairs and reconstructive ear surgeries are often required.
SAIDA - Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome Support Group Of South Africa velocardio-facial syndrome (VCFS), also known as Shprintzen Syndrome, and sometimes presenting as the Di George Sequence, is caused by the deletion of a http://sunsite.wits.ac.za/saida/disorders/velo_cardio_facial_society.htm
Extractions: Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome (VCFS), also known as Shprintzen Syndrome, and sometimes presenting as the Di George Sequence, is caused by the deletion of a small segment of the long arm of chromosome 22 (specified as 22q11.2 deletion). VCFS is characterised by heart abnormalities, palatal problems causing speech difficulties, hearing problems and learning difficulties. Children with VCFS have similar facial characteristics although these are not always noticeable. In addition, there can be immune system deficiencies and psychological problems. In fact, there are over 180 anomalies which can be caused by the deletion. However, none occur with a 100% frequency and some persons may be affected very mildly whilst at the other end of the spectrum others may be severely affected. More often than not, the problems relating to VCFS are dealt with in isolation. Yet for the successful intervention and handling of VCFS a team approach is essential. Thus there is a need for VCFS to be acknowledged and recognized amongst the medical fraternity, speech therapists, educators and parents. We will therefore be producing a handbook and leaflets in due course. Should you know of any families affected by the syndrome please feel free to direct them to us. We will be happy to provide further information on request.
Hill Health Topics A-Z - Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome Self Help Clearinghouse. velocardio-facial syndrome resource network for families coping with velo-cardio-facial syndrome (aka Shprintzen syndrome). http://www.healthwise.net/hillhealth/Content/StdDocument.aspx?DOCHWID=shc29vel&S
Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome - Children's Hospital Boston Home velocardio-facial syndrome. Flower velo-cardio-facial syndrome. Programs that treat this condition or perform this procedure. Genetics Program http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site1825/mainpageS1825P0.html
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