William syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
caused by
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deletion of genetic material on one copy chromosome 7
2
Q
inheritance
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usually result of random deletion
rather than being inherited from affected parent
3
Q
features
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broad forehead starburst eyes flattened nasal birdge sociable, trusting personality LD
4
Q
distinctive features
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very sociable personality
starburst eyes
wide mouth with big smile
5
Q
assoc conditins
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supravalvular aortid stenosis
hypercalcaemia
also htn + ADHD
6
Q
Mx
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MDT input ECHO BP monitoring low calcium diet avoid calcium and vitD supplemennts