Learn About Chromosome 18p Deletion

What is the definition of Chromosome 18p Deletion?
Chromosome 18p deletion is a chromosome abnormality that occurs when there is a missing (deleted) copy of genetic material on the short arm (p) of chromosome 18. The severity and symptoms depend on the size and location of the deletion and which genes are involved. Symptoms may include developmental delay, intellectual disability, behavioral problems and distinctive facial features. 18p deletions may be inherited from a parent carrying a balanced chromosome rearrangement (which usually causes no health problemss) or may occur accidentally during the formation of the egg or sperm cells, or shortly after the egg and sperm join together.
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What are the alternative names for Chromosome 18p Deletion?
  • Chromosome 18p deletion
  • 18p-
  • Monosomy 18p
Who are the top Chromosome 18p Deletion Local Doctors?
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Chih-ping P. Chen
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158
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Mackay Memorial Hospital

Division Of Endocrinology And Metabolism, 
Linkou, TPQ, TW 

Chih-ping Chen practices in Linkou, Taiwan. Chen is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chromosome 18p Deletion. They are also highly rated in 158 other conditions, according to our data. Their top areas of expertise are Chromosome 8p Deletion, Cystic Hygroma, Hygroma Cervical, and Trisomy 12 Mosaicism.

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Wayseen K. Wang
Distinguished
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107
conditions

Key Laboratory Of Environmental Protection & Pollution And Remediation Of Water And Soil Of Shaanxi Province

PR 

Wayseen Wang practices in Puerto Rico. Wang is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chromosome 18p Deletion. They are also highly rated in 107 other conditions, according to our data. Their top areas of expertise are Trisomy 18, Chromosome 9p Deletion, Trisomy 12 Mosaicism, and Mosaic Trisomy 9.

 
 
 
 
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Richard J. Lemmers
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6
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Leiden University Medical Center

Leiden, ZH, NL 

Richard Lemmers practices in Leiden, Netherlands. Lemmers is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chromosome 18p Deletion. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Chromosome 18p Deletion, Choanal Atresia, and ICF Syndrome.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

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