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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.
What are the alternative names for Chromosome 18p Deletion?
  • Chromosome 18p deletion
  • 18p-
  • Monosomy 18p
Who are the top Chromosome 18p Deletion Local Doctors?
Erica Fernandes
Advanced in Chromosome 18p Deletion
Dr. Erica Fernandes
Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
Advanced in Chromosome 18p Deletion
Dr. Erica Fernandes
Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
26901 76th Avenue, 
New Hyde Park, NY 
718-470-3265
Languages Spoken:
English

Erica Fernandes is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Fernandes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chromosome 18p Deletion. Her top areas of expertise are Microcephaly, Chromosome 13q Deletion, Scalp-Ear-Nipple Syndrome, and Snyder-Robinson Syndrome.

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Chih-ping P. Chen
Distinguished in Chromosome 18p Deletion
Chih-ping P. Chen
92, Chung Shan North Road, 
TPQ, TW 

Chih-ping Chen practices in Taiwan. Chen is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chromosome 18p Deletion. Their top areas of expertise are Trisomy 14 Mosaicism, Trisomy 18, Hygroma Cervical, and Mosaic Trisomy 8.

 
 
 
 
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Jianjiang Zhu
Distinguished in Chromosome 18p Deletion
Jianjiang Zhu
P.R. China, 
Haidian, CN 

Jianjiang Zhu practices in Haidian, China. Zhu is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chromosome 18p Deletion. Their top areas of expertise are Chromosome 18p Deletion, Acromesomelic Dysplasia Maroteaux Type, Acromesomelic Dysplasia Hunter Thompson Type, and Acromesomelic Dysplasia Campailla Martinelli Type.

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