DiGeorge syndrome
DiGeorge syndrome: Introduction
DiGeorge syndrome:
DiGeorge syndrome is a rare congenital (i.e. present at birth) disease whose symptoms vary greatly between individuals but commonly include a history of recurrent ... more about DiGeorge syndrome.
DiGeorge syndrome: 22q11.2 deletion syndrome is a genetic disorder which can result in a vast array of symptoms. Various names have been used to describe different manifestations of the syndrome. Di George Syndrome primarily involves an underdeveloped thymus and parathyroid glands which results in lowered immunity low blood calcium levels respectively. Another primary feature is heart defects. Various other variable features are also present. It is not uncommon for patients to have more than one of the 22q11.2 deletion syndrome subtypes which can make diagnosis confusing - other subtypes include Sphrintzen syndrome, Caylor cardiofacial syndrome and CATCH 22.
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causes, and treatments of DiGeorge syndrome is available below.
Symptoms of DiGeorge syndrome
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Causes of DiGeorge syndrome
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Treatments for DiGeorge syndrome
- Calcium supplement, 1,25-cholecalciferol supplement
- Thymus cell transplant may be warranted in severe cases
- Speech therapy
- Educational support
- Surgery for heart problems if required
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Article Excerpts about DiGeorge syndrome
DiGeorge syndrome is a rare congenital (i.e. present at birth) disease whose symptoms vary greatly between individuals but commonly include a history of recurrent infection, heart defects, and characteristic facial features.
(Source: Genes and Disease by the National Center for Biotechnology)
Definitions of DiGeorge syndrome:
DiGeorge syndrome is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of
Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health
(NIH). This means that DiGeorge syndrome, or a subtype of DiGeorge syndrome,
affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list DiGeorge syndrome as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
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