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What is VCFS?
VCFS is a genetic disorder caused by the deletion of a small section on the long arm of chromosome 22. The exact site of the deletion is 22q11.2.
The syndrome associated with the deletion has had many names since it was first described in 1978. Our Foundation prefers to use velo-cardio-facial syndrome.
The name VCFS comes from the features that were recognised as part of the syndrome:
- Velo for the soft palate
- Cardio for heart
- Facial for the similar facial features
- Syndrome because of the collection or pattern of symptoms that occur together.
VCFS can cause more than 180 anomalies because the deleted site of the 22nd chromosome is gene rich. However, the extent to which a person is affected varies and is almost impossible to predict. People can have few to many of the symptoms, but no-one has all of them.
Last updated
03-Sep-2009
Copyright © 2008 Velo Cardio Facial Syndrome Educational Foundation Inc.
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