22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome is a genetic syndrome. It is the result of a submicroscopic deletion on the long arm of Chromosome 22 in the “q11” region - deletion 22q11.
22q11.2 DS affects approx. 1 in 2000 - 3000 persons making it the second most prevalent genetic syndrome after Down syndrome. It is also the most common genetic syndrome associated with cleft palates and the second most common genetic syndrome associated with congenital heart defects
Read more about 22q11.2 Awareness week here and learn more about 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome here on the 22q website.
22q11.2 DS affects approx. 1 in 2000 - 3000 persons making it the second most prevalent genetic syndrome after Down syndrome. It is also the most common genetic syndrome associated with cleft palates and the second most common genetic syndrome associated with congenital heart defects
Read more about 22q11.2 Awareness week here and learn more about 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome here on the 22q website.
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