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Velocardiofacial syndrome

A C Pike1, M Super

  • 1Department of Clinical Genetics, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Pendlebury, UK.

Postgraduate Medical Journal
|March 14, 1998
PubMed
Summary
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Velocardiofacial syndrome, often caused by a 22q11.2 microdeletion, presents with varied anomalies like cleft palate and heart defects. Diagnosis can be challenging due to minor, common features.

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Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Pediatrics
  • Medical genetics

Background:

  • Velocardiofacial syndrome (VCFS) is a complex genetic disorder.
  • It is characterized by a spectrum of congenital anomalies.
  • The condition affects approximately 1 in 5000 live births.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the key features of Velocardiofacial syndrome.
  • To highlight the genetic basis, specifically 22q11.2 microdeletion.
  • To discuss diagnostic challenges due to phenotypic variability.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical and genetic data from affected individuals.
  • Analysis of phenotypic expression and correlation with genetic findings.
  • Literature review on Velocardiofacial syndrome and 22q11.2 deletion syndrome.

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Main Results:

  • Velocardiofacial syndrome encompasses cleft palate, cardiac defects, learning difficulties, speech disorders, and distinct facial features.
  • The majority of cases are associated with a 22q11.2 microdeletion.
  • Significant phenotypic variation exists, with not all cardinal features present in every patient.

Conclusions:

  • Velocardiofacial syndrome is a highly variable condition.
  • The 22q11.2 microdeletion is the primary genetic cause.
  • Accurate diagnosis requires careful evaluation due to overlapping features with common anomalies.