What Are The Symptoms Of Velocardiofacial Syndrome?

Velocardiofacial syndrome is a condition characterized by numerous problems in the body that may include feeding issues, speech issues, low calcium levels, behavioral issues, facial deformities, learning problems, impaired immunity, and renal problems. Velocardiofacial syndrome occurs when there is a spontaneous or inherited genetic abnormality in chromosome 22, where the q11.2 section of the chromosome is absent. Only a handful of specific genes have been identified out of all of the missing genes that can explain some of the features of velocardiofacial syndrome patients. Diagnosis of velocardiofacial syndrome is made based on findings in physical examination, medical history, and fluorescence in situ hybridization blood test. Once the gene deletion has been detected, the different features of the condition can be treated individually.