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chromosome 14q11-q22 deletion syndrome

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A chromosomal deletion syndrome that is characterized by microcephaly, dysmorphic facies, psychomotor delay and failure to thrive, has_material_basis_in isolated cases of partial deletion of the long arm of chromosome 14.

Signs and symptoms

  • Reduced eye contact
  • Poor head control
  • Epicanthus
  • Inability to walk
  • Seizure
  • Narrow mouth
  • Short palpebral fissure
  • Deeply set eye
  • Optic atrophy
  • Spasticity

Also known as: 14q11.2 microdeletion syndrome