When to See a Specialist About Chromosome 15q26-qter deletion syndrome

By Dr. Kai Sharma, MD · 2022-06-01 · Genetic Medicine

Patients often ask us about chromosome 15q26-qter deletion syndrome. Here is what our Genetic Medicine clinicians want you to know.

About this topic

Topic: chromosome 15q26-qter deletion syndrome. A chromosomal deletion syndrome that is characterized by pre- and postnatal growth restriction, developmental delay, variable degrees of intellectual disability, brachy-clinodactyly, talipes equinovarus, nail hypoplasia, proximally placed digits and mild craniofacial dysmorphism including microcephaly, triangular face, broad nasal bridge and micrognathia.

Mentioned in this article

• phosphodiesterase inhibitor therapy

Related care

• S-adenosyl methionine supplementation
• biopsy of caecum

This article is for general information and does not replace advice from your clinician.