What does Velocardiofacial Syndrome look like?

VCFS includes many common features: cleft palate, heart defects and a characteristic facial appearance. Other common findings include minor learning problems and speech and feeding problems. Velocardiofacial syndrome is the most common syndrome associated with a cleft palate.

What causes VCFS?

Two genes – COMT and TBX1 – are associated with VCFS. However, not all of the genes that cause VCFS have been identified. Most children who have been diagnosed with this syndrome are missing a small part of chromosome 22. Chromosomes are threadlike structures found in every cell of the body.

What is facial syndrome?

Branchio-oculo-facial syndrome is a condition that affects development before birth, particularly of structures in the face and neck. Its characteristic features include skin anomalies on the neck, malformations of the eyes and ears, and distinctive facial features.

Are DiGeorge and velocardiofacial syndrome the same?

2 deletion (CH22qD) syndrome is also known as DiGeorge syndrome or velocardiofacial syndrome. This deletion syndrome is extremely common with nearly one in 4000 children being affected.

Can velocardiofacial syndrome be cured?

Although there is no cure for DiGeorge syndrome (22q11. 2 deletion syndrome), treatments can usually correct critical problems, such as a heart defect or cleft palate. Other health issues and developmental, mental health or behavioral problems can be addressed or monitored as needed.

Is velocardiofacial syndrome the same as DiGeorge?

What is another name for DiGeorge?